Synopsis

Wiebke (45) lives together with her adoptive daughter Nicolina (9) on an idyllic horse farm. After many years of waiting, she now has a chance to adopt another girl, Raya (5), to provide Nocolina with a longed-for sister. The first weeks are harmonious, and the siblings get along great. But shortly thereafter, Wiebke, realizes that Raya, initially shy and charming, is becoming increasingly aggressive and poses a danger to herself and others. The mother will soon have to cross borders and make extreme decisions to protect her cubs.

Around The World in 14 Films 2019, presented by Andrea Hohnen – in the presence of the director Katrin Gebbe, producer Verena Gräfe-Höft and actress Nina Hoss

In cooperation with Fitz+Skoglund Agents

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Credits

+++ Berlin Premiere +++

OT: Pelikanblut
Director: Katrin Gebbe
Screenplay: Katrin Gebbe
Country: Germany, Bulgaria 2019
Production: Junafilm
Cast: Nina Hoss, Murathan Muslu, Sophie Pfenningstorf, Justine Hirschfeld, Sebastian Rudolph
Length: 126 min.
Language: German OV / English subtitles
Distribution Germany: DCM Filmdistribution
Festivals: Venice, Toronto, Zurich, Hamburg, Sitges, Austin, São Paulo etc.
Awards: Hamburg Producers Award for German Cinema Productions, Austin