Meine Eltern wollen sich trennen

A quiet, tender short that sits with a child's quiet heartbreak, letting small moments of honesty and comfort do the emotional work.

Directed by

Franz Stepan

Genres

Drama, Documentary

Starring

Angelika Reißner, Ilse Neubauer, Ursula Buchfellner

Overview

On the morning of her birthday, eight-year-old Katja learns what she has been afraid of for a long time: her parents want to separate. Instead of going to school, she takes the train into town to visit her older sister. Her sister tries to explain to Katja why everything happened and how things might continue.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, grief, coming-of-age, parenthood

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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