Retirees Karin, Gerhard and Philippa are not in the mood for Nordic walking and seniors' courses at the university. When Philippa, who is living life to the full as Leonie's godmother, helps the two to unexpected grandparenthood, they suddenly have two "lively" god-grandchildren to look after, a huge bouncy castle standing in the garden and Lego bricks stuck to their feet.
Acting
Maren Kroymann and Barbara Sukowa's delicious comedic timing
Practical Effects
The bouncy castle as permanent garden furniture
Director
Wolfgang Groos
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Maren Kroymann, a celebrated German cabaret artist, rarely leads films—this role was written specifically to showcase her deadpan brilliance.
The film gently satirizes Germany's 'Senioren-Uni' culture, where structured elderly education contrasts sharply with the messy reality of chosen family bonds.
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