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The Friend

20081h 26mMicha Lewinsky
IMDb 5.2

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In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus of a surrogate family in the form of Larissas. Things would be just great if Emil didnt fall in love - with Larissas sister Nora. The more he gets to know her, the harder it becomes for him to pretend.

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What is The Friend (2008) about?

In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus of a surrogate family in the form of Larissas. Things would be just great if Emil didnt fall…

Who stars in The Friend?

The Friend stars Philippe Graber (Emil Funk), Johanna Bantzer (Nora), Sophie Hunger (Larissa Mahler), Andrea Bürgin (Maria), Michel Voïta (Jean-Michel). The film was directed by Micha Lewinsky.

How long is The Friend?

The Friend has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is The Friend worth watching?

The Friend holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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