Astrid Rieger

The growing pains of adolescence, and a young man's attempt to free himself from the grip of a domineering mother.

Short animation by Astrid Riegerand Zeljko Vidovic

Marie lives in a small town in Brandenburg, while the love of her life, Thomas, has left her to seek his fortune in the West. She succumbs to the monotony of her assembly line work and caring for her sick mother. But then Thomas suddenly reappears - along with his new family.