Home for the Weekend
Originally released in 2012. Home for the Weekend is a drama film. directed by Hans-Christian Schmid. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lars Eidinger, Corinna Harfouch, and Sebastian Zimmler
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Box Office
$671.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lars Eidinger
as Marko Heidtmann
Corinna Harfouch
as Gitte Heidtmann
Sebastian Zimmler
as Jakob Heidtmann
Ernst Stötzner
as Günter Heidtmann
Picco von Groote
as Ella Staudt
Egon Merten
as Zowie Heidtmann
Birge Schade
as Susanne Graefe
Eva Meckbach
as Tine Gronau
Jörg Malchow
as Polizist
Angelika Richter
as DB-Kellnerin
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $671,722
Production Companies
- ARD
- 23/5 Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fami...
Who directed Home for the Weekend?
Home for the Weekend was directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.
How long is Home for the Weekend?
Home for the Weekend has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Home for the Weekend released?
Home for the Weekend was released on February 14, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Home for the Weekend?
The main cast of Home for the Weekend includes Lars Eidinger, Corinna Harfouch, Sebastian Zimmler, Ernst Stötzner, Picco von Groote.