Bobby Kustermann is a young man with Down syndrome who lives in a loving family until his mother dies unexpectedly, leaving a hefty heritage. There is a dispute between Bobby's two siblings, Nanni and Johannes, as to whom could give Bobby a better home. Nanni and her husband Klaus would offer a “normal” family environment, but Klaus is only after the money. Johannes really wants to take care of Bobby and give him a home for the future. The problem is he is gay and lives with his partner Marc. The responsible offices don't like that at all. Only when the matter goes to court, do the parties to the dispute realize that this is mainly about Bobby's will and that he can actually best decide who he would like to live with in the future.
Acting
Bobby Brederlow brings lived authenticity—never patronizing, never saintly.
Writing
The 'villain' in-laws feel uncomfortably real, not cartoon evil.
Director
Vivian Naefe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Early 2000s German cinema rarely centered gay characters as parental figures; this quietly radical.
Bobby Brederlow was one of few German actors with Down syndrome getting lead roles—his casting was itself the statement.
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