Toyland
Spielzeugland
“1942: what happens when a German kid believes that his Jewish neighbors are going to Toyland?”
Synopsis
On a winter morning, a mother goes to waken her son Heinrich; his bed is empty. She leaves her flat to find him. The neighbors' door, with a Star of David painted on it, is ajar, the furnishings in disarray, the family gone. She asks passersby, runs to the police then on to the rail yard. Flashbacks show that Heinrich and the neighbors' son Paul are six years old and best friends. Paul's family's deportation is expected soon; Heinrich's mother tells her son that they're going to Toyland. Heinrich wants to go with them, has a bag packed, and listens for their departure. His mother realizes he's joined them, and her resolve becomes more urgent. Will she arrive in time to save Heinrich?
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TOYLAND (English Subtitles)
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-10-03
Top Cast
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Julia Jäger
Marianne
Cedric Eich
Heinrich
David C. Bunners
Obersturmführer
Torsten Michaelis
Herr Silbertein
Claudia Hübschmann
Frau Silberstein
Gregor Weber
SS-Mann Werner
Jürgen Trott
Schutzpolizist
Klaus-Jürgen Steinmann
Blockwart
Matthias Paul
Gestapo Mann
Johanna Penski
Hausmeisterin (uncredited)
Tamay Bulut Özvatan
David Silberstein
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jochen Alexander Freydank
- Screenplay & Story
- Jochen Alexander Freydank, Johann A. Bunners
- Original Score
- Ingo Ludwig Frenzel
- Original Title
- Spielzeugland
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Mephisto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jochen Alexander Freydank
Jochen Alexander Freydank, Johann A. Bunners
Ingo Ludwig Frenzel
Anna Kappelmann
Corona Bellin, David C. Bunners, Jochen Alexander Freydank, Christoph Cico Nicolaisen
Department Leadership Roster
Jochen Alexander Freydank
Screenplay
Jochen Alexander Freydank
Director
Corona Bellin
Producer
Anna Kappelmann
Editor
Johann A. Bunners
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Toyland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Toyland about?
On a winter morning, a mother goes to waken her son Heinrich; his bed is empty. She leaves her flat to find him. The neighbors' door, with a Star of David painted on it, is ajar, the furnishings in disarray, the family gone. She asks passersby, runs to the police then on to the rail yard. Flashbacks show that Heinrich and the neighbors' son Paul are six years old and best friends. Paul's family's deportation is expected soon; Heinrich's mother tells her son that they're going to Toyland. Heinrich wants to go with them, has a bag packed, and listens for their departure. His mother realizes he's joined them, and her resolve becomes more urgent. Will she arrive in time to save Heinrich?
Who directed Toyland?
Toyland was directed by Jochen Alexander Freydank.
Who stars in Toyland?
The principal cast of Toyland includes Julia Jäger, Cedric Eich, David C. Bunners, Torsten Michaelis, Claudia Hübschmann.
When was Toyland released and how long is it?
Toyland was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Toyland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Toyland was composed by Ingo Ludwig Frenzel.