Eine gute Mutter

Eine gute Mutter

2007 · ★ 3.0 · Thriller

Paul is a gifted boy and his parents Gesine and Uwe are proud of him. One day Gesine meets a former neighbor: Kathrin, who, like Gesine, gave birth to a child seven years ago, but lost the baby in a tragic house fire shortly afterwards. Gesine finds Kathrin's behavior strange. And indeed, a short time later Kathrin announces that she recognizes her son Robin in Paul. In her search for proof of her claim, she tyrannizes the wealthy picture-book family, sneaking around the house at night. And nothing and no one can dissuade her from her conviction... The archaic battle of two mothers for a child - a brilliantly acted, gripping psychological thriller full of drama.

Directed by Matthias Glasner

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Barbara Auer Gesine Storath
Justus von Dohnányi Uwe Storath
Jördis Triebel Kathrin Stiller
Achim Buch Arzt im Krankenhaus
Matthias Matschke Peer Reinhardt
Matthias Glasner Polizist Heppmann
Josef Heynert Kathrins Exmann
Judith Engel Dr. Renner

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