Stars Above Us
Sterne über uns
Synopsis
Forced into homelessness, Melli, a single mother, takes her son Ben to a forest. There they build a makeshift camp, set back from the paths so that no one can find them. They think this solution is only temporary. Melli firmly believes their lives will improve soon, a feeling that is strengthened when she is employed as a trainee flight attendant. Unlike Melli, Ben actually enjoys the exciting camp trip. Life under difficult conditions further strengthens the bond between mother and son.
Top Cast
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Franziska Hartmann
Melli
Claudio Magno
Ben
Kai Ivo Baulitz
Martin Lauenstein
Nicole Johannhanwahr
Frau Gerster
Davina Donaldson
Ausbilderin Yvonne
Elias Reichert
Sascha
Marita Breuer
Anita
Leon Kamps
Max
Demet Fey
Kerstin
Mareile Blendl
Frau Kujawski
Bilâl Bahadır
Kredit Typ
Ilse Strambowski
Lydia Stäubli
Rebecca Madita Hundt
Stefan Lampadius
Ingo Haeb
Ursula Michelis
Mellis Mutter Gerda
Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christina Ebelt
- Screenplay & Story
- Christina Ebelt, Franziska Krentzien
- Original Score
- Benjamin Drees, Jakob Ilja
- Original Title
- Sterne über uns
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, 2Pilots Filmproduction, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christina Ebelt
Christina Ebelt, Franziska Krentzien
Benjamin Drees, Jakob Ilja
Bernhard Keller
Florian Riegel
Harry Flöter, Regina Jorissen, Jörg Siepmann
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Flöter
Producer
Regina Jorissen
Producer
Jörg Siepmann
Producer
Christina Ebelt
Director
Christina Ebelt
Writer
Franziska Krentzien
Writer
Bernhard Keller
Director of Photography
Florian Riegel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stars Above Us
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What is Stars Above Us about?
Forced into homelessness, Melli, a single mother, takes her son Ben to a forest. There they build a makeshift camp, set back from the paths so that no one can find them. They think this solution is only temporary. Melli firmly believes their lives will improve soon, a feeling that is strengthened when she is employed as a trainee flight attendant. Unlike Melli, Ben actually enjoys the exciting camp trip. Life under difficult conditions further strengthens the bond between mother and son.
Who directed Stars Above Us?
Stars Above Us was directed by Christina Ebelt.
Who stars in Stars Above Us?
The principal cast of Stars Above Us includes Franziska Hartmann, Claudio Magno, Kai Ivo Baulitz, Nicole Johannhanwahr, Davina Donaldson.
When was Stars Above Us released and how long is it?
Stars Above Us was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Stars Above Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stars Above Us was composed by Benjamin Drees, Jakob Ilja.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stars Above Us?
Stars Above Us holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).