Future Is a Lonely Place
Die Zukunft ist ein einsamer Ort
Synopsis
Frank, a man without a criminal record, attacks a money transporter and then turns himself in to the police. His behavior is a mystery. In prison he meets the unscrupulous and suspicious Arab Fuad, who is protected by his clan. To get closer to Fuad, Frank intervenes in the drug business within the walls and gets caught between the two rival groups of German and Arab inmates. It is only the prison guard Susanna with whom Frank will be able to build a relationship of trust, not knowing that she is part of Fuad’s business and has a sexual relationship with him. However, they come emotionally close. What only Frank knows is that his wife and his daughter died in a car accident. Fuad was the hit-and-run driver that remained unpunished. Frank seeks revenge.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Hawie, Laura Harwarth
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Hawie, Laura Harwarth
- Original Score
- Gregor Keienburg
- Original Title
- Die Zukunft ist ein einsamer Ort
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- HUPE Film- & Fernsehproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Hawie, Laura Harwarth
Martin Hawie, Laura Harwarth
Gregor Keienburg
Laura Harwarth, Martin Hawie
Andreas Brauer
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Hawie
Director
Laura Harwarth
Director
Martin Hawie
Writer
Laura Harwarth
Writer
Andreas Brauer
Producer
Laura Harwarth
Editor
Martin Hawie
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Future Is a Lonely Place about?
Frank, a man without a criminal record, attacks a money transporter and then turns himself in to the police. His behavior is a mystery. In prison he meets the unscrupulous and suspicious Arab Fuad, who is protected by his clan. To get closer to Fuad, Frank intervenes in the drug business within the walls and gets caught between the two rival groups of German and Arab inmates. It is only the prison guard Susanna with whom Frank will be able to build a relationship of trust, not knowing that she is part of Fuad’s business and has a sexual relationship with him. However, they come emotionally close. What only Frank knows is that his wife and his daughter died in a car accident. Fuad was the hit-and-run driver that remained unpunished. Frank seeks revenge.
Who directed Future Is a Lonely Place?
Future Is a Lonely Place was directed by Martin Hawie, Laura Harwarth.
Who stars in Future Is a Lonely Place?
The principal cast of Future Is a Lonely Place includes Lucas Gregorowicz, Denis Moschitto, Katharina Schüttler, Ronald Kukulies, Zejhun Demirov.
When was Future Is a Lonely Place released and how long is it?
Future Is a Lonely Place was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Future Is a Lonely Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Future Is a Lonely Place was composed by Gregor Keienburg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Future Is a Lonely Place?
Future Is a Lonely Place holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).