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Home for the Weekend

2012 · 85 min Drama
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Was bleibt
Year 2012
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Hans-Christian Schmid
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (23 votes)

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Home for the Weekend is an acquired taste at 5.4/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2012 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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