The film features a strong ensemble of German actors who bring depth to the melodrama:

Marie Bäumer (award-winning actress known for 3 Days in Quiberon ).

The two come from different social backgrounds, adding a layer of societal pressure to their already "secret" affair.

For Joe, the relationship is a path toward self-discovery, though it is fraught with the naivety and intensity of first love. Cast and Production Credits

Wotan Wilke Möhring (prolific German actor seen in Valkyrie ). Matthias Reinhardt: Rolf Kanies. Hannah Reinhardt: Claudia Messner . Director Franziska Buch Screenwriter Silke Zertz Cinematographer Hagen Bogdanski Release Date November 28, 2005 (Germany) Running Time 92 minutes Themes and Critical Reception

Rosemarie is a married woman, and the film examines the psychological toll of her infidelity on her husband, Peter (Wotan Wilke Möhring), and her own sense of identity.

The narrative centers on (played by Kostja Ullmann), a 17-year-old schoolboy who finds himself captivated by Rosemarie Elling (Marie Bäumer), a 37-year-old local mailwoman. The film delves into several complex layers:

Kostja Ullmann (known for Groupies Don't Stay for Breakfast ).

A 20-year difference serves as the primary conflict, challenging both characters' perceptions of maturity and desire.