The Kiss of the Grasshopper

The Kiss of the Grasshopper

2025•2h 8m•5.5/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.5/10(4)

In a magic realistic world, troubled young Bernard seeks the closeness of his father Carlos, who refuses a life-saving operation. His approaching death causes Bernard to reevaluate his environment and himself.

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Production

Color of May, Wady Films, Enkeny Films, Incipit film, WDR

Language

DE

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Lenn Kudrjawizki

Lenn Kudrjawizki

Bernard

Sophie Mousel

Sophie Mousel

Agata

Doina Komissarov

Doina Komissarov

Judith

Viola Neumann

Dr. Prof. Wolke

Adolf El Assal

Mr. Altinpolak

Hanin Al-Jaar

Aziza

Michael Hanemann

Michael Hanemann

Carlos

Al Ginter

Al Ginter

Policeman

Philipp M. Franck

Policeman

Holger Stolz

Frank

Marc Fischer

Marc Fischer

Redakteur

Felix Schnabel

Wallos

Aiken-Stretje Andresen

Nurse

Frank Bramkamp

Swinger

Vakho Chachanidze

Vakho Chachanidze

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