AUF ANFANG | RETURNING (2014)

30 min. | fiction | dffb

After Ines suddenly disappeared from her friend Promi’s life six years ago, she now
wants to revive their once intimate relationship on a joint vacation. But soon Promi
discovers the true reason behind Ines‘ sudden return.

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Synopsis

Six years ago, Ines disappeared from her friend Promi’s life, without leaving so much
as a note, and started a new life in Guatemala.
Much to Promi’s surprise, Ines suddenly gets in touch and invites her to spend a joint
vacation in Northern Germany, in the hopes of reconnecting with old feelings.
However, the women’s longing to rediscover their past relationship is frustrated by the
unresolved conflict and their shifting the blame on each other. Their different life
concepts collide.
When intimacy finally seems possible, Ines makes a weighty confession, revealing the
true reason for her return home.

Festivals

56. Nordische Filmtage Lübeck
10. Achtung Berlin – New Berlin Film Award

Cast

Eva Kessler
Valentina Repetto
Maciek Kawecki

Crew

director
Jonas Rothlaender

cinematography
Mario Krause

producer
Ricarda Kniesz

edititor
Jonas Rothlaender

sound
Johannes Kaschek

sounddesign
Julian Cropp

music
Amatorski

mixing
Alexandre Leser

set design
Sandra Klaus

costumes
Sandra Klaus

make-up
Sandra Klaus

line producer
Andreas Louis

Technincal Information

Germany, 2014, Short, 29 Minutes, Color, HD
DCP 24F/Sec, 1:1,85, Stereo, German with engl. Subtitles