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The Stranger in Me
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The Stranger in Me

2008-10-16 · 99 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

A young couple in love: Rebecca (32) and her boyfriend Julian (34) are expecting their first child and are full of pleasant expectation. As Rebecca gives birth to a healthy boy their luck seems to be perfect. But instead of the unconditional motherly love she was expecting she is thrown into an emotional turmoil. Helplessness and desperation reign and her own baby is a stranger to her. With every day that passes her inability to meet the demands of motherhood become more and more apparent. Unable to admit this to anyone, not even Julian, she falls into a deep darkness - to the point that she realises she is becoming a threat to her child. Now only unconditional love can bring her back on track…

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Directors
Emily Atef
Production companies
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Countries
Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000

Top Cast

Susanne WolffSusanne WolffRebecca Seidel
Johann von BülowJohann von BülowJulian Seidel
Maren KroymannMaren KroymannLore - Rebecca's mother
Hans DiehlHans DiehlBernhard Seidel - Julian's father
Judith EngelJudith EngelElise Seidel - Julian's sister
Herbert FritschHerbert FritschDr.Börner
Dörte LyssewskiDörte LyssewskiPsychotherapeutin Agnes
Brigitte ZehBrigitte ZehKatja
Markus LerchMarkus LerchPolizist
Steffen MünsterBenedikt

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