Tender Parasites (2009)
"Zarte Parasiten" (original title)

Film follows a young couple who are parasitic on the lives of others. The girl visits a lonely old lady in exchange for money. The boy, also for money, visits a couple whose son has died.

Directors:

Christian Becker, Oliver Schwabe

Writers:

Christian Becker, Oliver Schwabe

Stars:

Robert Stadlober, Sylvester Groth, Maja Schöne

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Stadlober	...	Jakob
Sylvester Groth	...	Martin
Maja Schöne	...	Manu
Corinna Kirchhoff	...	Claudia
Gerda Böken	...	Frau Katz
Max Timm	...	Constantin
Rainer Laupichler	...	Gunter
Paul Nickel	...	Benjamin
Ludo Schotte	...	Alfred
Tom Schilling	...	Guest Appearance as Singer at Railway Station

Storyline

Film follows a young couple who are parasites on the lives of others. The film makers largely leave out explanations. Viewers find themselves in the middle of a thriller-like story without knowing the background of the two, and is also left with questions at the end. In the meantime, a strange life becomes visible. The couple lives in a small camp in the woods, with a tent, sleeping bags and empty wine bottles. Isolated, but also unprotected. The girl visits a lonely old lady, for money. The boy also goes to see a married couple whose son died, for a fee. Both think they aren't doing anything wrong, but their work is not without risks.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [de]

Country:

Germany

Language:

German French

Release Date:

9 September 2010 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Tender Parasites

Filming Locations:

Cologne, North Rhine - Westphalia, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

€800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

RheinFilm TV - und Medienproduktionsgesellschaft mbH, Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"By Your Side"
Music and Lyrics by Tom Schilling
Performed by Tom Schilling

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