

Frieda's Case
2025-10-30 · 107 min · ★ 6.6
Chronicles the fate of Frieda Keller, a young seamstress in St. Gallen who, in 1904, is accused of murdering her 5-year-old son Ernstli.
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- Directors
- Maria Brendle
- Production companies
- Condor Films, SRF
- Countries
- Switzerland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Julia BuchmannFrieda Keller
Stefan MerkiWalter Gmür
Rachel BraunschweigErna Gmür
Maximilian SimonischekArnold Janggen
Rahel HubacherHelene von Mülinen
Roger BonjourJournalist Bucher
Liliane AmuatBertha Keller-Iselin
Marlene TanczikGesine
Aaron HitzLandjäger Schönenberger
Simon RofflerLandjäger Maier
Miriam JappSchwester Wyss
Johannes HegemannHeiri Rotheflueh
Magdalena NeuhausSophie
Patrick SlanziEmil Iselin
Martin HugGerichtspräsident Forrer
Urs BosshardtGrossrat VetschTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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