Clinging Tenaciously: Refusing to Release Hold
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Turning the Manor into a Bankers' Den
Like countless owners of grand, crumbling estates, the McIntosh couple finds themselves needing a diversified income stream—enter a pack of German bankers for a three-day stint. The crew consists of the know-it-all skeptic Andreas, the laid-back "Papa" Jim, the humorless bureaucrat Bernhard, the greenhorn David, team leader Linda, her trusty canine companion, a cook from Cologne-Nippes named Helen, and an unexpectedly foreign team-building coach, Rebecca.
The bankers hail from the on-the-chopping-block Richard Edel Bank, set to be absorbed by Scotland's Commercial Bank. Their mission? A workshop to test the gentlemen's obedience skills. Linda runs the show, assuring them no one will be left high and dry during the merger. But tensions simmer as concerns over layoffs brew, further exacerbated by the unexpected weather and power outages. With no mobile service and only an ancient rotary phone, communication becomes a battle.
To lighten the mood, they indulge in alcohol, music, and a sojourn to the hot tub. However, when the McIntosh family's beloved peacock and goose vanish, the search is on.
Runtime: 100 minutesGenre: Crime comedy, B, D 2023Director: Lutz HeinekingFSK: 12
The Players:
- Andreas Voigt (Tom Schilling)
- David Wächter (David Kross)
- Linda Bachmann (Lavinia Wilson)
- Rebecca (Svenja Jung)
- Bernhard Toschner (Serkan Kaya)
- Jim Wellmann (Jürgen Vogel)
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In the midst of their financial predicament, the McIntosh family is engaging in alternate ventures, catering to a group of German bankers for a short stay. Besides workshops to test obedience, they indulge in various forms of 'movies-and-tv' entertainment to lighten the mood, reflecting a blend of 'Other' leisurely activities.
