Synopsis
The story is set soon after the reunification of West and East Germany, and is about the disintegrating relationship between Jockel, a political activist and Stefan, a heroin junkie, and their involvement with bisexual Micha. Micha's young son Sascha is fascinated with the creepy, exhibitionist puppeteer Firlefanz, whose grotesque puppets enact a gay fairy tale paralleling the relationship of Stefan and Jockel. Central to the disintegration of these characters is the drug dealer Ingolf, who 'pulls their strings' with heroin, instead of puppet wires.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Stefan LaarmannScreenplay
- Michael StockDirector
- Michael StockScreenplay
- Wolfram HaackScreenplay
- Dagmar JägerScreenplay
Cast
- Stefan LaarmannStefan
- Michael StockJockel
- Wolfram HaackFirlefanz
- Andreas StadlerMicha
- Nils-Leevke SchmidtCast
- Simone SpenglerCast
- Harry BaerCast
Stills
Themes
suicidebisexualitylgbtgay theme