The Stranger in Me
Das Fremde in mir
Synopsis
A young couple in love: Rebecca (32) and her boyfriend Julian (34) are expecting their first child and are full of pleasant expectation. As Rebecca gives birth to a healthy boy their luck seems to be perfect. But instead of the unconditional motherly love she was expecting she is thrown into an emotional turmoil. Helplessness and desperation reign and her own baby is a stranger to her. With every day that passes her inability to meet the demands of motherhood become more and more apparent. Unable to admit this to anyone, not even Julian, she falls into a deep darkness - to the point that she realises she is becoming a threat to her child. Now only unconditional love can bring her back on track…
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Susanne Wolff
Rebecca Seidel
Johann von Bülow
Julian Seidel
Maren Kroymann
Lore - Rebecca's mother
Hans Diehl
Bernhard Seidel - Julian's father
Judith Engel
Elise Seidel - Julian's sister
Herbert Fritsch
Dr.Börner
Dörte Lyssewski
Psychotherapeutin Agnes
Brigitte Zeh
Katja
Markus Lerch
Polizist
Steffen Münster
Benedikt
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Atef
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Atef
- Original Title
- Das Fremde in mir
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $500K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Atef
Emily Atef
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Atef
Director
Emily Atef
Screenplay
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 The Stranger in Me about?
A young couple in love: Rebecca (32) and her boyfriend Julian (34) are expecting their first child and are full of pleasant expectation. As Rebecca gives birth to a healthy boy their luck seems to be perfect. But instead of the unconditional motherly love she was expecting she is thrown into an emotional turmoil. Helplessness and desperation reign and her own baby is a stranger to her. With every day that passes her inability to meet the demands of motherhood become more and more apparent. Unable to admit this to anyone, not even Julian, she falls into a deep darkness - to the point that she realises she is becoming a threat to her child. Now only unconditional love can bring her back on track…
Who directed The Stranger in Me?
The Stranger in Me was directed by Emily Atef.
Who stars in The Stranger in Me?
The principal cast of The Stranger in Me includes Susanne Wolff, Johann von Bülow, Maren Kroymann, Hans Diehl, Judith Engel.
When was The Stranger in Me released and how long is it?
The Stranger in Me was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger in Me?
The Stranger in Me holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).