Tender Parasites


1h 27m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Manu and Jakob view themselves as human service providers as they earn their money by fulfilling people's emotional needs. But their relationship becomes derailed when Jakob assumes the role of a family's deceased son and, in so doing, becomes increasingly distanced from Manu.

Film Details

Also Known As
Zarte Parasiten
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Film und Medienstiftung NRW; Westdeutscher Rundfunk (Wdr)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

Manu and Jakob view themselves as human service providers as they earn their money by fulfilling people's emotional needs. But their relationship becomes derailed when Jakob assumes the role of a family's deceased son and, in so doing, becomes increasingly distanced from Manu.

Film Details

Also Known As
Zarte Parasiten
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Film und Medienstiftung NRW; Westdeutscher Rundfunk (Wdr)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Bright Future) January 27-February 7, 2010.

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Horizons) September 2-12, 2009.

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dialogue German