Overview
A young man from East Germany travels to San Francisco to search for his father, who fled 12 years ago. Together with his best friend, he starts the journey from New York with no money and the only word they ever learned in english-lessons: "friendship".
Fun facts
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Setting
Set in the United States, San Francisco and New York City
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Music
Music by Martin Probst
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ueli Steiger
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Oliver ZiegenbalgScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 13, 2010
- Original language
- German
- Countries
- Germany
Production
Cast
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