Transpapa
Synopsis
Fifteen-year-old Maren wants to get away – far away. Aside from all the boys thinking she’s frigid, her recently love-struck mother is driving her round the twist. But she also has a father who she hasn’t seen for years. When Maren decides to get in touch with him, her mother finally spills the beans: He now goes by the name of Sophia and lives as a woman – just what she needs! Irrespective of her vexation, Maren risks a meeting and finds in Sophia a person just as hormonal and puerile as herself – a person who would actually prefer to be her best friend, at best even her mother. Can Maren accept that this life makes her father happy? TRANSPAPA is a compassionate and funny story of gender role-breaking, tolerance and the search for identity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah-Judith Mettke
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah-Judith Mettke
- Original Title
- Transpapa
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- teamWorx, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah-Judith Mettke
Sarah-Judith Mettke
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Sarah-Judith Mettke
Director
Sarah-Judith Mettke
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transpapa
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What is Transpapa about?
Fifteen-year-old Maren wants to get away – far away. Aside from all the boys thinking she’s frigid, her recently love-struck mother is driving her round the twist. But she also has a father who she hasn’t seen for years. When Maren decides to get in touch with him, her mother finally spills the beans: He now goes by the name of Sophia and lives as a woman – just what she needs! Irrespective of her vexation, Maren risks a meeting and finds in Sophia a person just as hormonal and puerile as herself – a person who would actually prefer to be her best friend, at best even her mother. Can Maren accept that this life makes her father happy? TRANSPAPA is a compassionate and funny story of gender role-breaking, tolerance and the search for identity.
Who directed Transpapa?
Transpapa was directed by Sarah-Judith Mettke.
Who stars in Transpapa?
The principal cast of Transpapa includes Luisa Sappelt, Devid Striesow, Sandra Borgmann, Horst Sachtleben, Florence Kasumba.
When was Transpapa released and how long is it?
Transpapa was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Transpapa?
Transpapa holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).