Promising the Moon
Das Blaue vom Himmel
Synopsis
Throughout her life Marga has shown little feeling for her daughter Sofia. But now she reveals fear, wounds and a deep longing for her long-deceased husband Juris. She becomes increasingly lost in her forgetfulness and suddenly demands, like a child, gentleness. It’s an uncomfortable situation for Sofia who must now take care of her mother. Sofia’s growing realization that Marga’s past also affects her own gives Sofia impetus to make a sudden journey with her mother to Riga. This is where Marga grew up and where she married Juris. But the more Sofia learns about her mothers, the less clear it becomes who she herself is.
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Hannelore Elsner
Marga Baumanis
Juliane Köhler
Sofia Schleier
Karoline Herfurth
Young Marga Baumanis
Niklas Kohrt
Juris Baumanis
David Kross
Young Osvalds Kalnins
Rüdiger Vogler
Osvalds Kalnins
Matthias Brandt
Lorenz Schleier
Juta Vanaga
Young Ieva Lepere
Dace Eversa
Ieva Lepere
Victoria Trauttmansdorff
Dr. Brandt
Maria Popistașu
Dace Kalnins
Hans-Jochen Wagner
Taxifahrer
Fritzi Haberlandt
Ruta Bertulis
Jockel Tschiersch
Juris Vater
Hans-Uwe Bauer
Margas Vater
Georg Holzach
Paul Kehlmann
Jürg Löw
Redaktionsleiter Hans
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Steinbichler
- Screenplay & Story
- Josephin von Thayenthal, Robert Thayenthal
- Original Score
- Niki Reiser
- Original Title
- Das Blaue vom Himmel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- d.i.e. Film GmbH, ARD, SamFilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Steinbichler
Josephin von Thayenthal, Robert Thayenthal
Niki Reiser
Mona Bräuer
Uli Aselmann
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Steinbichler
Director
Josephin von Thayenthal
Writer
Robert Thayenthal
Writer
Uli Aselmann
Producer
Mona Bräuer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Promising the Moon
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What is Promising the Moon about?
Throughout her life Marga has shown little feeling for her daughter Sofia. But now she reveals fear, wounds and a deep longing for her long-deceased husband Juris. She becomes increasingly lost in her forgetfulness and suddenly demands, like a child, gentleness. It’s an uncomfortable situation for Sofia who must now take care of her mother. Sofia’s growing realization that Marga’s past also affects her own gives Sofia impetus to make a sudden journey with her mother to Riga. This is where Marga grew up and where she married Juris. But the more Sofia learns about her mothers, the less clear it becomes who she herself is.
Who directed Promising the Moon?
Promising the Moon was directed by Hans Steinbichler.
Who stars in Promising the Moon?
The principal cast of Promising the Moon includes Hannelore Elsner, Juliane Köhler, Karoline Herfurth, Niklas Kohrt, David Kross.
When was Promising the Moon released and how long is it?
Promising the Moon was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Promising the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Promising the Moon was composed by Niki Reiser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Promising the Moon?
Promising the Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).