Toyland
"1942: what happens when a German kid believes that his Jewish neighbors are going to Toyland?"
Originally released in 2007. Toyland is a drama/war film. directed by Jochen Alexander Freydank. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Julia Jäger, Cedric Eich, and David C. Bunners
Synopsis
On a winter morning, a mother goes to waken her son Heinrich; his bed is empty. She leaves her flat to find him. The neighbors' door, with a Star of David painted on it, is ajar, the furnishings in disarray, the family gone. She asks passersby, runs to the police then on to the rail yard. Flashbacks show that Heinrich and the neighbors' son Paul are six years old and best friends. Paul's family's deportation is expected soon; Heinrich's mother tells her son that they're going to Toyland. Heinrich wants to go with them, has a bag packed, and listens for their departure. His mother realizes he's joined them, and her resolve becomes more urgent. Will she arrive in time to save Heinrich?
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (67 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Julia Jäger
as Marianne
Cedric Eich
as Heinrich
David C. Bunners
as Obersturmführer
Torsten Michaelis
as Herr Silbertein
Claudia Hübschmann
as Frau Silberstein
Gregor Weber
as SS-Mann Werner
Jürgen Trott
as Schutzpolizist
Klaus-Jürgen Steinmann
as Blockwart
Matthias Paul
as Gestapo Mann
Johanna Penski
as Hausmeisterin (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Mephisto Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toyland about?
On a winter morning, a mother goes to waken her son Heinrich; his bed is empty. She leaves her flat to find him. The neighbors' door, with a Star of David painted on it, is ajar, the furnishings in...
Who directed Toyland?
Toyland was directed by Jochen Alexander Freydank.
How long is Toyland?
Toyland has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Toyland released?
Toyland was released on August 29, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Toyland?
The main cast of Toyland includes Julia Jäger, Cedric Eich, David C. Bunners, Torsten Michaelis, Claudia Hübschmann.