Homecoming
Die Heimkehr
Synopsis
August Staudenmeyer returns after thirty years absence as a wealthy man in his hometown Gerbersau. First, the successful businessman is received with open arms. But when he stands up for the outlawed widow Katharina Entriss, he gets sidelined. August realizes that the narrow-mindedness of the Gerbersauer has by no means changed. Richer for an experience and a love, he leaves home a second time.
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August Zirner
August Staudenmeyer
Heike Makatsch
Katarina Endriss
Herbert Knaup
Bürgermeister
Margarita Broich
Leonore
Oliver Stokowski
Hermann Mohrle
Robert Spitz
Lukas Pfrommer
Annette Paulmann
Berta
Vera Lippisch
Frau Dreiss
Gottfried Breitfuß
Oberamtsarzt Weil
Frank Tafelmaier
Fuhrknecht
Katja Bürkle
Amalie Pfrommer
Eckart Fritz
Fotograf
Manfred Fähndrich
Oberamtmann Beutele
Juliane Heß
Mädchen
Siegfried Rank
Schuldirektor Hegele
Günther Schmidt
Fabrikant Trefz
Kurt Steiner
Wirt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Baier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Baier, Hermann Hesse
- Original Score
- Jörg Lemberg
- Original Title
- Die Heimkehr
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Fernsehproduktion, BR, SWR, ORF, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Baier
Jo Baier, Hermann Hesse
Jörg Lemberg
Wedigo von Schultzendorff
Claus Wehlisch
Anna Oeller
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Baier
Director
Jo Baier
Writer
Wedigo von Schultzendorff
Director of Photography
Claus Wehlisch
Editor
Anna Oeller
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homecoming
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What is Homecoming about?
August Staudenmeyer returns after thirty years absence as a wealthy man in his hometown Gerbersau. First, the successful businessman is received with open arms. But when he stands up for the outlawed widow Katharina Entriss, he gets sidelined. August realizes that the narrow-mindedness of the Gerbersauer has by no means changed. Richer for an experience and a love, he leaves home a second time.
Who directed Homecoming?
Homecoming was directed by Jo Baier.
Who stars in Homecoming?
The principal cast of Homecoming includes August Zirner, Heike Makatsch, Herbert Knaup, Margarita Broich, Oliver Stokowski.
When was Homecoming released and how long is it?
Homecoming was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Homecoming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Homecoming was composed by Jörg Lemberg.