
Papa und Mama
2006-01-02 · 179 min · ★ 7.0
Divorce lawyer Peter Ullrich’s seemingly perfect life shatters when his wife Katja suddenly leaves with their children. To shield his reputation, he hides the split and asks his clerk Thomas - himself reeling from family turmoil - to care for the kids. Amid comedic and touching moments, Thomas bonds with Peter’s children while both men grapple with love, loss, and unexpected emotional upheaval.
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- Directors
- Dieter Wedel
- Production companies
- MedienKontor Movie GmbH, ZDF
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Fritz KarlPeter Ullrich
Silke BodenbenderKatja Ullrich
Anna HausburgJulia Ullrich
Peter WeckCharly Hupach
Gisela SchneebergerRuth Hupach
Maximilian BrücknerThomas Hupach
Rosel ZechMutter Martha
Eva HaßmannMona Berger
Eva HabermannSimone Behrend
Götz SchubertKurt Lindemann
Ernst JacobiProf. Hampe
André Eisermann
Heinz Hoenig
Jochen BusseGastgeber
Marijam Agischewa
Wolfgang PreglerWolfgang MenzelTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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