

Home for the Weekend
Was bleibt
Synopsis
On the request of his mother Gitte, Marko, who has been living in Berlin for years, drives off to the countryside to visit his parents. His hopes of spending a quiet and relaxing time with his family fall short when Gitte surprises everyone by revealing that she has recovered after a long mental illness. Marko is the only one who respects her wish from now on to be treated as a full member of this family and, as a result, ends up tipping more than just the delicate balance of his parent’s seemingly harmonious relationship.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lars Eidinger
Marko Heidtmann
Corinna Harfouch
Gitte Heidtmann
Sebastian Zimmler
Jakob Heidtmann
Ernst Stötzner
Günter Heidtmann
Picco von Groote
Ella Staudt
Egon Merten
Zowie Heidtmann
Birge Schade
Susanne Graefe
Eva Meckbach
Tine Gronau
Jörg Malchow
Polizist
Angelika Richter
DB-Kellnerin
Gerhard Hermann
Einsatzleiter
Ines Krug
Heilpraktikerin
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$672K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Christian Schmid
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernd Lange
- Original Title
- Was bleibt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $672K
- Production Studios
- ARD, 23/5 Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Christian Schmid
Bernd Lange
Bogumił Godfrejów
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Department Leadership Roster
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Bogumił Godfrejów
Director of Photography
Christian M. Goldbeck
Production Design
Bernd Lange
Screenplay
Hans-Christian Schmid
Director
Lisy Christl
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Home for the Weekend.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home for the Weekend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Home for the Weekend about?
On the request of his mother Gitte, Marko, who has been living in Berlin for years, drives off to the countryside to visit his parents. His hopes of spending a quiet and relaxing time with his family fall short when Gitte surprises everyone by revealing that she has recovered after a long mental illness. Marko is the only one who respects her wish from now on to be treated as a full member of this family and, as a result, ends up tipping more than just the delicate balance of his parent’s seemingly harmonious relationship.
Who directed Home for the Weekend?
Home for the Weekend was directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.
Who stars in Home for the Weekend?
The principal cast of Home for the Weekend includes Lars Eidinger, Corinna Harfouch, Sebastian Zimmler, Ernst Stötzner, Picco von Groote.
When was Home for the Weekend released and how long is it?
Home for the Weekend was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did Home for the Weekend make at the box office?
Home for the Weekend grossed $672K in worldwide ticket sales.
