Coxless Pair

Coxless Pair

93 mins | Drama | Oct. 16, 2008

The film tells the story of the friendship between Johann and Ludwig as they strive for the ultimate “buddy” relationship. Going beyond, well beyond, what would be considered good and healthy, the pair attempt to become the ideal twins, driving their relationship based on their partnership in competitive rowing (coxless pairs) to the ultimate, to perfect harmony in mind, word, thought and deed. But their symbiotic relationship is thrown out of balance: Ludwig strives to tighten the bonds ever closer, but Johann discovers happiness in the form of love for Ludwig’s sister, Vera. But because Ludwig hates her, the couple keep their relationship secret. But secrets have a way of coming out and Ludwig is wounded to the core. As the finals of the rowing competition draw closer, Ludwig has already set his sights on a greater goal: to preserve their friendship forever, no longer in life but in death.

Coxless Pair

93 mins | Drama | Oct. 16, 2008

Coxless Pair
The film tells the story of the friendship between Johann and Ludwig as they strive for the ultimate “buddy” relationship. Going beyond, well beyond, what would be considered good and healthy, the pair attempt to become the ideal twins, driving their relationship based on their partnership in competitive rowing (coxless pairs) to the ultimate, to perfect harmony in mind, word, thought and deed. But their symbiotic relationship is thrown out of balance: Ludwig strives to tighten the bonds ever closer, but Johann discovers happiness in the form of love for Ludwig’s sister, Vera. But because Ludwig hates her, the couple keep their relationship secret. But secrets have a way of coming out and Ludwig is wounded to the core. As the finals of the rowing competition draw closer, Ludwig has already set his sights on a greater goal: to preserve their friendship forever, no longer in life but in death.
IMDb rating 5.8
Producers Lichtblick Film, filmpool
Original title Zweier ohne
Directors Jobst Oetzmann
Writers Jobst Oetzmann

Cast

Tino Mewes

as Johann

Jacob Matschenz

as Ludwig

Sophie Rogall

as Vera

Peter Harting

as Ludwigs Vater

Lena Stolze

as Johanns Mutter

Alexandra Schalaudek

as Josefine

Nora Quest

as Sabine

Guido Renner

as 2. Polizist