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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

Maria Nikolai was once a celebrated musician. 20 years ago she came to Hamburg with her husband, who has since died. But her neighborhood, which used to be a neighborly neighborhood, is gradually threatening to turn into a social hotspot: the streets are dirty, young people are killing time in front of the supermarket and alcohol is a constant companion for many. Foreigners have also been increasingly moving to the district for some time.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

Christiane Hörbiger
Maria Nikolai

Samy Abdel Fattah
Bero Muharem

Marie-Lou Sellem
Susanne

Albert Kitzl
Beros Großvater

Merab Ninidze
Zano
Nedjo Osman
Zino Gleich

Hans-Uwe Bauer
Mark Brodersen
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Matthias Tiefenbacher directs. Klaus Merkel behind the camera. Dagmar Pohle cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.
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Aspekt Telefilm
DE

ARD Degeto
DE
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