Afire
Apr 20 2023
•2h 43m
•Drama, Romance, Comedy
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.
Cast
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Thomas Schubert
Leon
Paula Beer
Nadja
Langston Uibel
Felix
Enno Trebs
Devid
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