Heavy Girls
Dicke Mädchen
Synopsis
Sven lives with his mother Edeltraut, who is suffering from dementia. He shares his entire life, the apartment, even the bed with her. During the day he works at a bank. While he is at work, Daniel comes to the apartment to look after Edeltraut. He takes her to hairdresser's, goes for walks, shopping, and tidies up the apartment. But one day while Daniel is cleaning the windows, Edeltraut locks him out on the balcony and takes off. The two men go out looking for her. But what they find is not just Edeltraut, but also a tender fondness for one another, one which turns both of their lives upside down.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Axel Ranisch
- Original Title
- Dicke Mädchen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
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What is Heavy Girls about?
Sven lives with his mother Edeltraut, who is suffering from dementia. He shares his entire life, the apartment, even the bed with her. During the day he works at a bank. While he is at work, Daniel comes to the apartment to look after Edeltraut. He takes her to hairdresser's, goes for walks, shopping, and tidies up the apartment. But one day while Daniel is cleaning the windows, Edeltraut locks him out on the balcony and takes off. The two men go out looking for her. But what they find is not just Edeltraut, but also a tender fondness for one another, one which turns both of their lives upside down.
Who directed Heavy Girls?
Heavy Girls was directed by Axel Ranisch.
Who stars in Heavy Girls?
The principal cast of Heavy Girls includes Ruth Bickelhaupt, Heiko Pinkowski, Paul Pinkowski, Peter Trabner.
When was Heavy Girls released and how long is it?
Heavy Girls was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.