My Friend from Faro
Mein Freund aus Faro
Synopsis
Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.
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My Friend From Faro - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$66K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nana Neul
- Screenplay & Story
- Nana Neul
- Original Score
- Jörg Follert
- Original Title
- Mein Freund aus Faro
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $66K
- Production Studios
- WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nana Neul
Nana Neul
Jörg Follert
Leah Striker
Dora Vajda
Ralph Schwingel, Stefan Schubert, Hejo Emons, Kristina Löbbert
Department Leadership Roster
Nana Neul
Director
Nana Neul
Screenplay
Ralph Schwingel
Producer
Stefan Schubert
Producer
Hejo Emons
Producer
Leah Striker
Director of Photography
Ute Paffendorf
Costume Design
Dora Vajda
Editor
Christiane Krumwiede
Production Design
Jörg Follert
Original Music Composer
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What is My Friend from Faro about?
Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.
Who directed My Friend from Faro?
My Friend from Faro was directed by Nana Neul.
Who stars in My Friend from Faro?
The principal cast of My Friend from Faro includes Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez, Florian Panzner, Tilo Prückner.
When was My Friend from Faro released and how long is it?
My Friend from Faro was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did My Friend from Faro make at the box office?
My Friend from Faro grossed $66K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for My Friend from Faro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Friend from Faro was composed by Jörg Follert.