JESSY

JESSY

79 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 2021

13-year-old Jessy can hardly remember that her father Miro used to be an important part of her life. His unexpected return after seven years in prison and his intrusion into the safe space she and her mother have built severely disrupts their symbiotic relationship. Forced to deal with this stranger to her, Jessy increasingly trusts Miro. She learns to open up and set new boundaries. Then she meets Max, who strengthens her urge for freedom. Stirred up by new relationships and feelings, she begins to listen to herself and enjoys a sense of independence. (attention Berlin)

JESSY

79 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 2021

JESSY
13-year-old Jessy can hardly remember that her father Miro used to be an important part of her life. His unexpected return after seven years in prison and his intrusion into the safe space she and her mother have built severely disrupts their symbiotic relationship. Forced to deal with this stranger to her, Jessy increasingly trusts Miro. She learns to open up and set new boundaries. Then she meets Max, who strengthens her urge for freedom. Stirred up by new relationships and feelings, she begins to listen to herself and enjoys a sense of independence. (attention Berlin)
Producers German Film and Television Academy Berlin
Original title Jessy
Directors Rebeca Ofek
Writers Beliban Zu Stolberg, Rebeca Ofek

Cast

Hannes Wegener

as Miro

Uwe Preuss

as Wolfgang

Luis Pintsch

as Max

Pola Geiger

as Jessy

Anca Cipariu

as Lilja

Emmi Lou

as Anna