The story centers on Paul and Julia, a seemingly happy couple married for over 16 years. While Paul, a successful doctor, is content with their comfortable life, Julia feels the passion has faded.
(released internationally as Affair with Friends or Escapades with Friends ) is a 2016 German television comedy that explores the complexities of modern marriage through the lens of partner swapping. Directed by Markus Herling, the film blends humor with domestic drama, questioning whether a "spark" can be artificially reignited. Plot Overview
Their world is upended during a dinner with their best friends, Marc and Vanessa. Vanessa confesses that their own relationship has been revitalized by meeting with other couples for partner swapping. Intrigued and desperate to save her marriage from monotony, Julia pressures a reluctant Paul into a "trial run" with their friends, leading to a series of awkward, comedic, and emotionally charged complications.
February 27, 2016 (Germany) Germany. Official site. Official site. German. Affair with Friends. Neue Bioskop Television. Seitensprung mit Freunden (TV Movie 2016) - Release info
The film features a seasoned cast of German television and film stars: as Paul Bergmann Aglaia Szyszkowitz as Julia Bergmann Fritz Karl as Marc Lenzer Caroline Peters as Vanessa Schreiber Uwe Ochsenknecht as Daniel Seitensprung mit Freunden (TV Movie 2016) - IMDb
