
Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift
Onno & Ontje, Freunde sind das schönste Geschenk
Synopsis
On a tiny island in the Wadden Sea, lonely ex-fisherman Onno lives a quiet life until a cheerful otter named Ontje washes ashore. Despite Onno’s gruff nature, the lively otter melts his heart. As a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas—and with Onno’s wife stranded at sea—the unlikely pair must learn that friendship and kindness are the greatest gifts of all.

Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Springer
- Original Title
- Onno & Ontje, Freunde sind das schönste Geschenk
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Blaue Pampelmuse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez
Thomas Springer
Carol Ratajczak
Department Leadership Roster
Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez
Director
Thomas Springer
Screenplay
Carol Ratajczak
Producer
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What is Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift about?
On a tiny island in the Wadden Sea, lonely ex-fisherman Onno lives a quiet life until a cheerful otter named Ontje washes ashore. Despite Onno’s gruff nature, the lively otter melts his heart. As a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas—and with Onno’s wife stranded at sea—the unlikely pair must learn that friendship and kindness are the greatest gifts of all.
Who directed Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift?
Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift was directed by Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez.
Who stars in Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift?
The principal cast of Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift includes Not specified.
When was Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift released and how long is it?
Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Is Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift based on a book or true story?
Onno & Ontje – Friends Are the Best Gift is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Thomas Springer".












