Train Birds
Zugvögel - einmal nach Inari
Synopsis
Hannes is a beer truck driver in Dortmund. His biggest dream is to win the first prize at the International Timetable Contest in Inari (Finland). When his new boss cancels his extra holidays to go there, Hans goes mad… On his journey to Finland by train, followed by the police, he meets lot of folks and the love of his life.
Top Cast
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Joachim Król
Hannes Weber
Outi Mäenpää
Sirpa Salonen
Peter Lohmeyer
Kommissar Franck
Jochen Nickel
Lothar
Nina Petri
Frau Kößner, Sekretärin
Charlie Hendricks
Kalle, Entlassener
Johannes Herrschmann
Chef
Dagmar Sachse
Schachspielerin
Hilmi Sözer
Harry, Assistent
Oliver Marlo
Lako, Schlafwagenschaffner
Peter Franke
Karl-Heinz, Inari-Fan
Vibeke Andersen
Schwedische Polizistin
Friedrich Küppersbusch
Schröder, Fahrplanexperte
Peter Franzén
Lako's Lover
Marko Lakobrija
Wettkampfleiter
Nina Vorbrodt
Karen Higgens
Antje Schmidt
Die Kleine vom Supermarkt
Kati Outinen
Inkeri, Baggerfahrerin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Hamburg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Lichtefeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Lichtefeld
- Original Score
- Christian Steyer
- Original Title
- Zugvögel - einmal nach Inari
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Finland
- Spoken Languages
- German, Finnish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Prokino Filmproduktion, Kinoproduction, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Lichtefeld
Peter Lichtefeld, Luisa Roger
Christian Steyer
Frank Griebe
Bernd Euscher
Claes Olsson, Jörn Rettig, Ira von Gienanth, Heike Hempel
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Lichtefeld
Director
Peter Lichtefeld
Screenplay
Claes Olsson
Producer
Heike Hempel
Producer
Christian Steyer
Original Music Composer
Frank Griebe
Director of Photography
Bernd Euscher
Editor
Anke Osterloh
Production Design
Beatrix Albl
Costume Design
Luisa Roger
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Train Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Train Birds about?
Hannes is a beer truck driver in Dortmund. His biggest dream is to win the first prize at the International Timetable Contest in Inari (Finland). When his new boss cancels his extra holidays to go there, Hans goes mad… On his journey to Finland by train, followed by the police, he meets lot of folks and the love of his life.
Who directed Train Birds?
Train Birds was directed by Peter Lichtefeld.
Who stars in Train Birds?
The principal cast of Train Birds includes Joachim Król, Outi Mäenpää, Peter Lohmeyer, Jochen Nickel, Nina Petri.
When was Train Birds released and how long is it?
Train Birds was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Train Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Train Birds was composed by Christian Steyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Train Birds?
Train Birds holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).