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Afire
Movie Details

Title: Afire

Release Date: 20 Apr 2023

Runtime: 1h 43m

Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy

Director: Schramm Film, ZDF, ZDF/Arte

Production Companies: Schramm Film, ZDF, ZDF/Arte

Overview: Self-important author Leon joins his best friend on a summer holiday near the Baltic Sea to complete his novel. When they arrive, they find their house is already occupied by a carefree woman who challenges Leon to open up. Meanwhile, forest wildfires rage around them and impending disaster looms.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (172 votes)

Cast

  • Leon: Thomas Schubert
  • Nadja: Paula Beer
  • Felix: Langston Uibel
  • Devid: Enno Trebs
  • Helmut: Matthias Brandt
  • Mrs. Roland, Cashier: Jennipher Antoni
  • Police Officer: Ralph Barnebeck
  • Mrs. König, Hotel Manager: Esther Esche
  • Male Nurse: Mario Fürstenberg
  • Nurse: Assunta Hamm
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