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The Friend (2008)

Movie ★ 4.6 86 min

Drama Comedy

In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus of a surrogate family in the form of Larissas. Things would be just great if Emil didnt fall in love - with Larissas sister Nora. The more he gets to know her, the harder it becomes for him to pretend.

Micha Lewinsky Director Micha Lewinsky Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 17, 2008
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt0977651
Language
,
Studio
Langfilm, Teleclub

Cast

Philippe Graber Philippe Graber Emil Funk Johanna Bantzer Johanna Bantzer Nora Sophie Hunger Sophie Hunger Larissa Mahler Andrea Bürgin Andrea Bürgin Maria Michel Voïta Michel Voïta Jean-Michel Therese Affolter Therese Affolter Emils Mother Oriana Schrage Oriana Schrage Blumenverkäuferin Patrick Serena Gion Verena Zimmermann Großmutter

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Friend about?
In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus of a surrogate family in the form of Larissas. Things would be just great if Emil didnt fall in love - with Larissas sister Nora. The more he gets to know her, the harder it becomes for him to pretend.
Who directed The Friend?
The Friend was directed by Micha Lewinsky.
Who stars in The Friend?
The Friend stars Philippe Graber, Johanna Bantzer, Sophie Hunger, Andrea Bürgin.
When was The Friend released?
The Friend is a 2008 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Friend?
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