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Single Bells

1997 · 90 min Comedy TV Movie
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

Kati, a successful advertising manager, has dreamed of starting a family with her boyfriend Jonas for eight years. His flat rejection of the idea sparks a fierce argument. Choosing family over romance, she abandons their planned trip to Mauritius and heads to her sister Luise's for Christmas. Her escape quickly becomes a festive fiasco when she discovers she's not the only unexpected guest. The crowded house sets the stage for a holiday comedy of errors, where personal tensions simmer beneath the tinsel and forced cheer.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1997
Country Germany, Austria
Genre Comedy, TV Movie
Director Xaver Schwarzenberger
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (30 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

A light festive comedy that taps into the universal clash between the yearning for stability and the fear of commitment. The film cleverly demonstrates how running from one problem often leads straight into a nest of more absurd ones.

What lingers after the credits is the warmth of its humor and the relatable chaos of family gatherings, where healing often comes wrapped in awkward moments and shared laughter. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Xaver Schwarzenberger

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The bustling chaos of a full house, spiced wine, and thinly-veiled tensions over dinner.

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