My Father Is Sleeping

Overview

Summer. Half a day in the life of 10-year-old Mika, who lives in the countryside with his family in reduced circumstances. His father is very ill and is unable to handle the daily work on the farm. Mika's help is needed. But he is easily distracted by his 6-year-old sister, who is still enjoying the carefree days of childhood, regarding the farmyard as her playground.

Cast

M

Maximilian Kirchner

Boy

H

Heidi Köhler

Mother

Vitus Zeplichal

Father

D

Denise Manicke

Sister