Der unbekannte Großvater

1987 · TV Movie

Paul Stojahn spent many years abroad as a fitter. Now he returns to Berlin, no longer very young, and meets his grandson Markus. The news of Paul's return causes some confusion in the family. Grandma Renate in particular cannot forgive Paul for neglecting his family. Only Markus likes Paul very much because he can tell wonderful stories about Siberia and Africa. But as the family has a different opinion of their grandfather, a row breaks out and one day Markus receives a farewell letter.

Director: Gunter Friedrich
Writers: Günter Görlich, Manfred Dorschan, Gunter Friedrich
Released: February 15, 1987
Language: German

Cast

Kurt Böwe
Paul Stojahn
Elsa Grube-Deister
Renate Stojahn
Karin Düwel
Sabine Stojahn
Volkmar Kleinert
Georg Stojahn
Sebastian Strohbach
Markus Stojahn
Marylu Poolman
Frau Kallweit
Erika Stiska
Postbotin
Renate Heymer
Lehrerin
Iwailo Iwanow
Klassenkamerad

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