Trial of Hein
Der Heimatlose
Synopsis
After 14 years away, Hein returns to his home village on a remote island, only to discover that the close-knit community no longer recognises him. Suspecting him to be an impostor, they demand a trial to determine his true identity.
Top Cast
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Paul Boche
Hein
Stephanie Amarell
Heide
Philip Froissant
Friedemann
Emilia Schüle
Greta
Jeanette Hain
Jorinde
Zhenja Isaak
Bernhard
Aaron Hilmer
Volker
Andreas Nickl
Fiete
Maju Margrit Sartorius
Annegret
Philip Günsch
Emil Hauss
Hein (Teenager)
Frederick Lepthien
Hein (10 years old)
Emilia Packard
Greta (Teenager)
Irene Kleinschmidt
Mechthild
Lena Maria Eikenbusch
Mechthild 2
Paul Behren
Albrecht
Gero Drews
Friedemann (young)
Louis Wagenbrenner
Bernhard (young)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sofia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kai Stänicke
- Screenplay & Story
- Kai Stänicke
- Original Score
- Damian Scholl
- Original Title
- Der Heimatlose
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Tamtam Film, ZDF, Lupa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kai Stänicke
Kai Stänicke
Damian Scholl
Florian Mag
Susanne Ocklitz
Andrea Schütte, Dirk Decker, Dario Suter
Department Leadership Roster
Kai Stänicke
Director
Kai Stänicke
Writer
Andrea Schütte
Producer
Dirk Decker
Producer
Dario Suter
Producer
Florian Mag
Director of Photography
Susanne Ocklitz
Editor
Seth Turner
Production Design
Damian Scholl
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial of Hein
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trial of Hein about?
After 14 years away, Hein returns to his home village on a remote island, only to discover that the close-knit community no longer recognises him. Suspecting him to be an impostor, they demand a trial to determine his true identity.
Who directed Trial of Hein?
Trial of Hein was directed by Kai Stänicke.
Who stars in Trial of Hein?
The principal cast of Trial of Hein includes Paul Boche, Stephanie Amarell, Philip Froissant, Emilia Schüle, Jeanette Hain.
When was Trial of Hein released and how long is it?
Trial of Hein was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Trial of Hein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trial of Hein was composed by Damian Scholl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trial of Hein?
Trial of Hein holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).