Housewife gets rich through stock market speculation: what now?

Housewife gets rich through stock market speculation: what now?

Today is June 14, 2025 and the cultural scene in Cologne once again has something exciting to offer. As part of the program offering, the German comedy “Mother Comes in Motion”, which premiered in 2003, is broadcast. The plot revolves around the honest housewife Eva Maria Splitt, who achieves unexpected wealth through clever stock market speculation. But while she dreams of a life with her own house and a new lover, she quickly realizes that life with her previous husband Herbert, played by Elmar Wepper, is worth more than any amount of money, even if it is 100,000 euros. ARD Mediathek reports on the captivating story.

Eva Maria, who is played by Gila von Weitershausen, not only has a full-time job as a mother and wife, but also enthusiastically follows the stock market news and takes part in the stock market game of a daily newspaper. Her talent becomes apparent when she even outperforms the professionals with her fictitious portfolio. Such successes lead her son-in-law Daniel, played by Thure Riefenstein, to offer her a job in his investment consultancy. How the plot unfolds and the conflicts that arise with her husband, who is planning a tour of Europe in a caravan, makes the film particularly entertaining.

Cast and participants

The characters in “Mother Gets Going” are diverse. Among others, Anna Jakobsen as Jeanne Tremsal, Frederik Splitt as David Winter and Ingrid von Verena Peter can be seen in leading roles. The film was directed by Ariane Zeller and written by Jessica Schellack and Kerstin Oesterlin. This talented crew has created a film that is characterized by humor and emotion.

The actors' performances are not only successful, but also give the story a special touch. Elmar Wepper, who died in 2023, brought the lovable husband Herbert onto the screen in a charming and believable way, which brings viewers closer to the choice between money and interpersonal relationships.

German comedies at a glance

“Mother Gets Going” joins a series of notable German comedies that cover a wide range of topics. Works that deal with everything from dealing with grief to family conflicts are currently very popular. Vodafone is showing a list of the five best German comedies, including titles like “Hunting Season” and “The First Name,” which deal with interpersonal relationships and conflicts. These films shape the genre and are a welcome change on German television. Vodafone offers an interesting overview of other recommended films.

At a time when cinema subscriptions are becoming increasingly popular, these comedies are enjoying great popularity and continue to make the film genre exciting and diverse. The audience can look forward to an entertaining evening while the Cologne cultural scene celebrates another promising work.