Desired Children
Wunschkinder
Synopsis
The life of Marie and Peter seems perfect, but their greatest wish remains unfulfilled: a family of their own. After several painfully failed attempts to have a child by natural means, Marie and Peter decide to try adoption in Russia. Carried by their longing and after many months of preparation and waiting, they set off to get to know their future daughter Nina in a children's home thousands of kilometers away from Germany. They still have no idea that they are only at the beginning of a tour de force against the Russian authorities – and they are facing the biggest challenge for their relationship, because while Marie and Peter are fighting for their future child, the question is: are we still pursuing the same goal? Each for himself – and especially as a couple?
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Victoria Mayer
Marie Meisner
Godehard Giese
Peter Meisner
Eva Meckbach
Annette
Malik Avila -Sanchez
Daniel
Ernst Stötzner
Wolfgang
Silke Bodenbender
Sandra Heim
Arnd Klawitter
Martin Heim
Ruth Reinecke
Frau Wallner
Yanina Lisovskaya
Sonja Iwanowa
Ivan Shvedoff
Sergej Iwanow
Marina Weis
Ljudmila Petrowa
Olga Serebryakova
Olesja Romanowa
Agnieszka Przepiórska
Jekaterina Sergejewna
Seweryna Szpakowska
Valentina
Heike Hanold-Lynch
Maries Mutter
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Atef
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothee Schön
- Original Score
- Julian Maas, Christoph Kaiser
- Original Title
- Wunschkinder
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- X Filme Creative Pool, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Atef
Dorothee Schön
Julian Maas, Christoph Kaiser
Alexander Fischerkoesen
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Fischerkoesen
Director of Photography
Emily Atef
Director
Dorothee Schön
Writer
Julian Maas
Original Music Composer
Christoph Kaiser
Original Music Composer
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 Desired Children
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What is Desired Children about?
The life of Marie and Peter seems perfect, but their greatest wish remains unfulfilled: a family of their own. After several painfully failed attempts to have a child by natural means, Marie and Peter decide to try adoption in Russia. Carried by their longing and after many months of preparation and waiting, they set off to get to know their future daughter Nina in a children's home thousands of kilometers away from Germany. They still have no idea that they are only at the beginning of a tour de force against the Russian authorities – and they are facing the biggest challenge for their relationship, because while Marie and Peter are fighting for their future child, the question is: are we still pursuing the same goal? Each for himself – and especially as a couple?
Who directed Desired Children?
Desired Children was directed by Emily Atef.
Who stars in Desired Children?
The principal cast of Desired Children includes Victoria Mayer, Godehard Giese, Eva Meckbach, Malik Avila -Sanchez, Ernst Stötzner.
When was Desired Children released and how long is it?
Desired Children was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Desired Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desired Children was composed by Julian Maas, Christoph Kaiser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desired Children?
Desired Children holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).