Papa und Mama
Synopsis
Divorce lawyer Peter Ullrich’s seemingly perfect life shatters when his wife Katja suddenly leaves with their children. To shield his reputation, he hides the split and asks his clerk Thomas - himself reeling from family turmoil - to care for the kids. Amid comedic and touching moments, Thomas bonds with Peter’s children while both men grapple with love, loss, and unexpected emotional upheaval.
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Fritz Karl
Peter Ullrich
Silke Bodenbender
Katja Ullrich
Anna Hausburg
Julia Ullrich
Peter Weck
Charly Hupach
Gisela Schneeberger
Ruth Hupach
Maximilian Brückner
Thomas Hupach
Wolf-Niklas Schykowski
Philipp Ullrich
Rosel Zech
Mutter Martha
Eva Haßmann
Mona Berger
Eva Habermann
Simone Behrend
Götz Schubert
Kurt Lindemann
Nina Rothemund
Anwältin
Ernst Jacobi
Prof. Hampe
Barbara Becker
Linda Castor
André Eisermann
Heinz Hoenig
Jochen Busse
Gastgeber
Corinna Nilson
Gastgeberin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dieter Wedel
- Screenplay & Story
- Dieter Wedel
- Original Score
- Ralf Wengenmayr
- Original Title
- Papa und Mama
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Studios
- MedienKontor Movie GmbH, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dieter Wedel
Dieter Wedel
Ralf Wengenmayr
Piotr Lenar, Grzegorz Kędzierski
Benjamin Hembus
Jürgen Kriwitz, Theo Baltz
Department Leadership Roster
Dieter Wedel
Director
Jürgen Kriwitz
Producer
Ralf Wengenmayr
Original Music Composer
Theo Baltz
Producer
Benjamin Hembus
Editor
Piotr Lenar
Director of Photography
Dieter Wedel
Writer
Grzegorz Kędzierski
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Papa und Mama
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What is Papa und Mama about?
Divorce lawyer Peter Ullrich’s seemingly perfect life shatters when his wife Katja suddenly leaves with their children. To shield his reputation, he hides the split and asks his clerk Thomas - himself reeling from family turmoil - to care for the kids. Amid comedic and touching moments, Thomas bonds with Peter’s children while both men grapple with love, loss, and unexpected emotional upheaval.
Who directed Papa und Mama?
Papa und Mama was directed by Dieter Wedel.
Who stars in Papa und Mama?
The principal cast of Papa und Mama includes Fritz Karl, Silke Bodenbender, Anna Hausburg, Peter Weck, Gisela Schneeberger.
When was Papa und Mama released and how long is it?
Papa und Mama was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Papa und Mama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Papa und Mama was composed by Ralf Wengenmayr.