Cause I Have the Looks

A grounded teen drama that quietly tightens as a secret threatens to upend a young life, balancing friendship and fear.

Directed by

Frieder Schlaich

Genres

Drama

Starring

Mariangel Böhnke, Angeles Aparicio, Mira Aring

Overview

Charo seems like a typical Berlin teenager. She's a student surrounded by good friends and has her eye on the coolest guy in school. But no one knows that Charo has been living in Germany illegally for years, not even her best friend Laura. Problems start to arise when Charo's mother is caught by the police and wants to take Charo back to Columbia. Charo now needs to trust Laura with her secret because it's the only way she'll be able to fight for her future in Germany.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, immigration, friendship, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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