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Toyland (2007)
Spielzeugland (original title)

13 min  -  Short | Drama | War
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1942: what happens when a German kid believes that his Jewish neighbors are going to Toyland? A story about lies and guilt.

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Cast

Credited cast:
Julia Jäger Julia Jäger ...
Marianne
Cedric Eich Cedric Eich ...
Heinrich
Tamay Bulut Özvatan Tamay Bulut Özvatan ...
David Silberstein
Torsten Michaelis Torsten Michaelis ...
Herr Silbertein
Claudia Hübschmann Claudia Hübschmann ...
Frau Silberstein
David C. Bunners ...
Obersturmführer
Gregor Weber Gregor Weber ...
SS-Mann Werner
Jürgen Trott Jürgen Trott ...
Schutzpolizist
Klaus-Jürgen Steinmann Klaus-Jürgen Steinmann ...
Blockwart
Heike Reichenwallner Heike Reichenwallner ...
Nachbarin
Matthias Paul Matthias Paul ...
Gestapo - Mann
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
William Woigk William Woigk
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Storyline

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? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Neighbor | German | Flashback | Jewish | Winter  | See more »

Genres:

Short | Drama | War

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Also Known As:

Kraina zabawek See more »

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mephisto Film See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | Germany:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

This short film is available as a bonus on the Film Movement DVD of Storm (2009). See more »