

It's Just a Phase, Honeybunny
2021-10-14 · 105 min · ★ 6.1
The successful writer Paul and the sought-after voice actress Emilia were always considered to be the absolute dream couple by friends: Harmonious, happy, successful, with three charming children named Bo, Marie and Fe. But now, in their late 40s, their relationship is threatened by a crisis.
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- Directors
- Florian Gallenberger
- Production companies
- Viafilm, ARD Degeto, Majestic Film
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Christoph Maria HerbstPaul Mann
Christiane PaulEmilia Mann
Jürgen VogelTheo
Emilia NöthFe Mann
Bella BadingMarie Mann
Wanja Valentin KubeBo Mann
Jytte-Merle BöhrnsenMs. Schneiderhahn
Nicola PerotRuben Jacobs
Bettina LamprechtMagda
Peter JordanJonathan
Barbara PhilippHeike
Ulrich TukurRené Güldenberg
Heinrich SchafmeisterPrincipal
Cordula StratmannDr. Lenz
Karen DahmenDr. Fischer
Nina VorbrodtDoctor's Assistant
Amrei HaardtZoey
Daniel DrewesOnline Doctor
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