Wang in Munich: Jackie, Martin and the Crêperie dilemma!

Wang in Munich: Jackie, Martin and the Crêperie dilemma!

München, Deutschland - A film that stimulates thinking and brings clever relationship dynamics into play, the German feature film from 2016 is out of Beatrice Meier. The story revolves around the couple Jackie and Martin, brilliantly played by Paula Kalenberg and Florian Panzner. The two have been a couple for ten years and dream of a family together. But a move from the Ruhr area to Munich, accompanied by the curious "Omma" Gisela (Barbara Nüssen), brings a breath of fresh air and unexpected tensions into her life.

Martin, trade fair builder and often on the go, initially not noticing the growing relationship between Jackie and Serge, the operator of a creperie who causes a stir with his flirts. Jackie, torn back and forth, faces the challenge of exploring her needs, while Martin initially resists an open relationship. How will this constellation end? These questions not only ask the protagonist himself, but also to the audience. A dinner for three with Serge brings new perspectives and shows how much lifestyles and wishes can collide with each other.

A look behind the scenes

director Nana Neul creates an atmosphere with a clever hand that draws the audience into the emotional conflicts of the characters. The music of Jörg-Martin Wagner and Henning Grambow supports the mood of the film and lets the audience immerse yourself in the inner world of the characters.

The other actors, including Irm Hermann and Sigi Zimmerschied, also contribute to the gripping story and make the ensemble a coherent whole. A look at a wide variety of topics of modern relationships is also clever - an absolute plus for open -minded film fans.

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For everyone who is looking for exciting and contemporary stories, this film is a successful opportunity to think about your own life situation, relationships and your own wishes.

Another exciting details can be found on the imdb-page where more information about the actors and the creation of the film are available.

With a skillful mix of humorous and serious moments, the film shows that life is often unpredictable and that harmony and chaos can be closely connected. Maybe that's exactly what we all need sometimes - a small portion of reality in our dreams!