Der Kaktus
Synopsis
After more than 20 years, the marriage of Bevon consultant Thea and car mechanic Rainer has been worn down by years of routine. Thea lacks appreciation from her family and no longer has access to her teenage daughter Janina. Her husband Rainer is still mourning his missed chance of a career as a rock star and is hopelessly at odds with his son Patrick. When Heinrich Bittner, a supposedly close friend of Thea's deceased father, suddenly moves in with the Cronpichels, Thea enjoys his presence and begins to see her life with new eyes. But is the charming and mysterious Heinrich really who he claims to be?
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Nadja Uhl
Thea Cronpichel
Heio von Stetten
Rainer Cronpichel
Peter Simonischek
Heinrich Bittner
Katharina Müller-Elmau
Miriam
Ferdinand Dörfler
Klaus
Andreas Buntscheck
Patrick Cronpichel
Sofie Eifertinger
Janina Cronpichel
Rudolf Waldemar Brem
Kerl
Hanna Scheibe
Hermine
Ariane Erdelt
Nurse
Helen Holly Phoenix
Julia von Hohenfels
Stefan Murr
Franz
Butz Ulrich Buse
Susanne Wiesner
Sabine
Hans H. Steinberg
Matthias Beier
Hotelmanager
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franziska Buch
- Original Title
- Der Kaktus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franziska Buch
Department Leadership Roster
Franziska Buch
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Kaktus
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What is Der Kaktus about?
After more than 20 years, the marriage of Bevon consultant Thea and car mechanic Rainer has been worn down by years of routine. Thea lacks appreciation from her family and no longer has access to her teenage daughter Janina. Her husband Rainer is still mourning his missed chance of a career as a rock star and is hopelessly at odds with his son Patrick. When Heinrich Bittner, a supposedly close friend of Thea's deceased father, suddenly moves in with the Cronpichels, Thea enjoys his presence and begins to see her life with new eyes. But is the charming and mysterious Heinrich really who he claims to be?
Who directed Der Kaktus?
Der Kaktus was directed by Franziska Buch.
Who stars in Der Kaktus?
The principal cast of Der Kaktus includes Nadja Uhl, Heio von Stetten, Peter Simonischek, Katharina Müller-Elmau, Ferdinand Dörfler.
When was Der Kaktus released and how long is it?
Der Kaktus was released in 2013 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Kaktus?
Der Kaktus holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).