The Best Place to Be
Beste Gegend
Synopsis
After they have graduated from school, the two best friends Kati and Jo jump into their purple Benz and embark on a journey around the world southwards. Kati, however, struggled with the decision for the journey as the love of her life returned to their hometown Tandern shortly before their departure. The journey leads the two friends over the Brenner pass, where their car suddenly stops working. When Kati then also learns that her grandfather is about to die, she wants to return home – this puts the friendship of the two to an acid test.
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Anna Maria Sturm
Kati
Rosalie Thomass
Jo
Volker Bruch
Toni
Stefan Murr
Lugge
Ferdinand Schmidt-Modrow
Rocky
Florian Brückner
Mike
Peter Mitterrutzner
Katis Opa
Andreas Giebel
Katis Vater
Johanna Bittenbinder
Katis Mama
Bettina Redlich
Jos Mama
Heinz-Josef Braun
Jos Papa
Monika Manz
Helga
Bettina Mittendorfer
Jägerwirtin
Werner Rom
Hausmeister Massinger
David Zimmerschied
Steve
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus H. Rosenmüller
- Screenplay & Story
- Karin Michalke
- Original Score
- Gerd Baumann
- Original Title
- Beste Gegend
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Monaco Film, ARD, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus H. Rosenmüller
Karin Michalke
Gerd Baumann
Helmut Pirnat
Anne Loewer
Nils Dünker, Joke Kromschröder
Department Leadership Roster
Nils Dünker
Producer
Helmut Pirnat
Director of Photography
Karin Michalke
Screenplay
Joke Kromschröder
Producer
Walter Schwarzmeier
Costume Design
Marcus H. Rosenmüller
Director
Anne Loewer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Best Place to Be about?
After they have graduated from school, the two best friends Kati and Jo jump into their purple Benz and embark on a journey around the world southwards. Kati, however, struggled with the decision for the journey as the love of her life returned to their hometown Tandern shortly before their departure. The journey leads the two friends over the Brenner pass, where their car suddenly stops working. When Kati then also learns that her grandfather is about to die, she wants to return home – this puts the friendship of the two to an acid test.
Who directed The Best Place to Be?
The Best Place to Be was directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller.
Who stars in The Best Place to Be?
The principal cast of The Best Place to Be includes Anna Maria Sturm, Rosalie Thomass, Volker Bruch, Stefan Murr, Ferdinand Schmidt-Modrow.
When was The Best Place to Be released and how long is it?
The Best Place to Be was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best Place to Be?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best Place to Be was composed by Gerd Baumann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best Place to Be?
The Best Place to Be holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).