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202097 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

Die Heimreise

202097 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two friends walk through Berlin, visiting historical landmarks as they confront family history and personal identity.

Family Dynamics

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Two friends walk through Berlin, visiting historical landmarks as they confront family history and personal identity.

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Tim Böhmedirector

Tim Böhmewriter

Omar Sultancast

Sebastian Struckcast

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Bernd and Joann walk through Berlin as they search for Bernd's family history. They visit important historical landmarks that connect him to his ancestry. Through their interactions, Bernd reflects on how places and memories shape personal identity. The film runs for 97 minutes and was directed by Tim Böhme. It discusses themes of heritage and individual background in the context of contemporary life.

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