Ein himmlischer Freund
Synopsis
The angel John, who has fallen out of favor in heaven, has to earn his wings back in Tyrol by Christmas - and that's in four days! That's when he meets the doctor Gabriela and her paralyzed son Julian... Christmas Eve is coming up, and Johannes Engel doesn't have much time to celebrate a good day that will take him back to heaven. After some highly unpleasant encounters, Engel is taken in by doctor Gabriela Kaiser and her son Julian, who has been in a wheelchair since a tragic accident. When Engel is taken into custody and put in a straitjacket, his hopes of a timely return and Julian's chance of a new life fade...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karsten Wichniarz
- Original Title
- Ein himmlischer Freund
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ARD, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karsten Wichniarz
Department Leadership Roster
Karsten Wichniarz
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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What is Ein himmlischer Freund about?
The angel John, who has fallen out of favor in heaven, has to earn his wings back in Tyrol by Christmas - and that's in four days! That's when he meets the doctor Gabriela and her paralyzed son Julian... Christmas Eve is coming up, and Johannes Engel doesn't have much time to celebrate a good day that will take him back to heaven. After some highly unpleasant encounters, Engel is taken in by doctor Gabriela Kaiser and her son Julian, who has been in a wheelchair since a tragic accident. When Engel is taken into custody and put in a straitjacket, his hopes of a timely return and Julian's chance of a new life fade...
Who directed Ein himmlischer Freund?
Ein himmlischer Freund was directed by Karsten Wichniarz.
Who stars in Ein himmlischer Freund?
The principal cast of Ein himmlischer Freund includes Heinz Hoenig, Jutta Speidel, Marian Lösch, Wolf Roth, Christian Schaeffer.
When was Ein himmlischer Freund released and how long is it?
Ein himmlischer Freund was released in 2003 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ein himmlischer Freund?
Ein himmlischer Freund holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).