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5.5 / 10(24 votes)IMDb20121h 25m$672K Worldwide GrossGermany

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.

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Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

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

Director

Hans-Christian Schmid

Screenplay & Story

Bernd Lange

Director of Photography

Bogumił Godfrejów

Film Editing

Hansjörg Weißbrich

Department Leadership Roster

Hansjörg Weißbrich

Hansjörg Weißbrich

Editor

Bogumił Godfrejów

Bogumił Godfrejów

Director of Photography

Christian M. Goldbeck

Production Design

Bernd Lange

Screenplay

Hans-Christian Schmid

Hans-Christian Schmid

Director

Lisy Christl

Lisy Christl

Costume Design

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.