

Leben über Kreuz
2021-03-12 · 89 min · ★ 6.5
Two couples who can't stand each other need to become friends. Because this is their only chance for a life-saving organ donation.
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- Directors
- Dagmar Seume
- Production companies
- Zeitsprung Entertainment GmbH
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Annette FrierBirthe Kempe
Christina HeckeCaren Blumberg
André SzymanskiJan Kempe
Benjamin SadlerSebastian Blumberg
Philip Noah SchwarzNoah Blumberg
Johannes AhnDr. Vollhard
Ilknur BoyrazDr. Schulz
Rainer LaupichlerPeter Wanner
Alexandra von SchwerinElisa Lang
Doris PlenertMrs. Niewohl
Jennifer BuschmannNina
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