Kai
Synopsis
A small German village in the south of Brandenburg is preparing for a traditional youth ceremony. Children become adults, which is a cause worth celebrating. The young Kai lives with his father on a farm. They have invited guests for the festive meal planned for the following day. Everything has been arranged and the calf is ready for slaughter. But Kai's father does not want to slaughter or celebrate, he wants his peace. Driven by the fear that everything could go wrong, Kai races through the sleepy village. The afternoon leads him to Lea, a local girl. With her, time takes on a different pace. KAI captures a formative moment in life, where a boy tries to find a way out. From a village, from a family situation and from his own anxieties.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friederike Güssefeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Friederike Güssefeld
- Original Title
- Kai
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- HORSE&FRUITS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friederike Güssefeld
Friederike Güssefeld
Tim Kuhn
Department Leadership Roster
Friederike Güssefeld
Director
Friederike Güssefeld
Writer
Tim Kuhn
Director of Photography
Markus Dicklhuber
Production Design
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What is Kai about?
A small German village in the south of Brandenburg is preparing for a traditional youth ceremony. Children become adults, which is a cause worth celebrating. The young Kai lives with his father on a farm. They have invited guests for the festive meal planned for the following day. Everything has been arranged and the calf is ready for slaughter. But Kai's father does not want to slaughter or celebrate, he wants his peace. Driven by the fear that everything could go wrong, Kai races through the sleepy village. The afternoon leads him to Lea, a local girl. With her, time takes on a different pace. KAI captures a formative moment in life, where a boy tries to find a way out. From a village, from a family situation and from his own anxieties.
Who directed Kai?
Kai was directed by Friederike Güssefeld.
Who stars in Kai?
The principal cast of Kai includes Sammy Scheuritzel, Stefan Kolosko, Antonio Wannek, Dalina Schambach.
When was Kai released and how long is it?
Kai was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 23m.