The Frog and the Water
Der Frosch und das Wasser
Synopsis
The cautious friendship between Stefan Busch, known to everyone as Buschi, and Mr. Hideo Kitamura begins on this special road trip. Buschi, who has refused to speak with his fellow human beings his entire life, blossoms on this journey to unknown places.
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The Frog and the Water | Clip | Thomas Stuber | Aladdin Detlefsen | Kanji TsudaOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2025-11-14
Top Cast
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Stefan 'Buschi' Busch
Kanji Tsuda
Hideo Kitamura
Bettina Stucky
Meltem Kaptan
Yuki Iwamoto
Yamamoto
Cornelius Schwalm
Ikkô Masuda
Okano
Gen Seto
Katja Preuß
Kellnerin
Sophie Lutz
Maren Müller
Isabella Archan
Singer
Mido Kotaini
Laura-Florence Jerke
Aleksandra Zamon
Frau Fischer
Ludwig Waldmüller
Schwimmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmkunstmesse Leipzig
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Stuber
- Screenplay & Story
- Gotthart Kuppel
- Original Title
- Der Frosch und das Wasser
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Gretchenfilm, Pandora Film, Hugofilm, Lomotion, ARTE, ZDF, Neopol Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Stuber
Gotthart Kuppel
Filip Zumbrunn
Kaya Inan
Christoph Friedel, Claudia Steffen, Fee Buck
Department Leadership Roster
Gotthart Kuppel
Writer
Christoph Friedel
Producer
Thomas Stuber
Director
Filip Zumbrunn
Director of Photography
Claudia Steffen
Producer
Kaya Inan
Editor
Jenny Roesler
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frog and the Water
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What is The Frog and the Water about?
The cautious friendship between Stefan Busch, known to everyone as Buschi, and Mr. Hideo Kitamura begins on this special road trip. Buschi, who has refused to speak with his fellow human beings his entire life, blossoms on this journey to unknown places.
Who directed The Frog and the Water?
The Frog and the Water was directed by Thomas Stuber.
Who stars in The Frog and the Water?
The principal cast of The Frog and the Water includes Aladdin Detlefsen, Kanji Tsuda, Bettina Stucky, Meltem Kaptan, Yuki Iwamoto.
When was The Frog and the Water released and how long is it?
The Frog and the Water was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Frog and the Water?
The Frog and the Water holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).