I'm The Father
Väter
Synopsis
Marco and Melanie, a young married couple, are living a life of passion, chaos, and all the little frustrations of everyday existence. Their love for each other seems like a beacon on heavy seas. But career pressure, burned toast, and dirty laundry are eroding all tenderness, and they never seem to find enough time for their six-year-old son, Benny, either. Their world is about to fall apart when Melanie moves out, taking Benny with her. She files for divorce, and Marco makes a decision that is not only going to change his own life. He suddenly discovers his own unique way of being a father … I’m the Father is a modern portrait of a generation which appears to fail its own ambitions: After all, how do you combine a job, children, love and all the other challenges of everyday life – without giving yourself up in the process? And then what happens when positions become entrenched and a divorce seems inevitable?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ezra-Valentin Lenz
Benny Krieger
Sebastian Blomberg
Marco Krieger
Maria Schrader
Melanie Krieger
Ulrich Noethen
Nico Ellermann
Marion Kracht
Marcos Assistentin Christa
Hanns Zischler
Dr. Beilenberg
Christiane Paul
Ilona
Rosel Zech
Ruth, Melanies Mutter
Paul Frielinghaus
Nico Ellermanns Sohn
Rolf Zacher
Peter Krieger
Lena Stolze
Melanies Anwältin
Anna Thalbach
Erzieherin
Annekathrin Bürger
Kindergartenleiterin
Franziska Troegner
Ferienhausvermieterin
Christoph Bantzer
Jakob Ellermann
Victor Deiß
Dr. Schmidt
Eva Medusa Gühne
Mitbewohnerin Melanie
Mignon Remé
Erna
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dani Levy
- Original Title
- Väter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dani Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Dani Levy
Director
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What is I'm The Father about?
Marco and Melanie, a young married couple, are living a life of passion, chaos, and all the little frustrations of everyday existence. Their love for each other seems like a beacon on heavy seas. But career pressure, burned toast, and dirty laundry are eroding all tenderness, and they never seem to find enough time for their six-year-old son, Benny, either. Their world is about to fall apart when Melanie moves out, taking Benny with her. She files for divorce, and Marco makes a decision that is not only going to change his own life. He suddenly discovers his own unique way of being a father … I’m the Father is a modern portrait of a generation which appears to fail its own ambitions: After all, how do you combine a job, children, love and all the other challenges of everyday life – without giving yourself up in the process? And then what happens when positions become entrenched and a divorce seems inevitable?
Who directed I'm The Father?
I'm The Father was directed by Dani Levy.
Who stars in I'm The Father?
The principal cast of I'm The Father includes Ezra-Valentin Lenz, Sebastian Blomberg, Maria Schrader, Ulrich Noethen, Marion Kracht.
When was I'm The Father released and how long is it?
I'm The Father was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.