

A story about Ulrike, a ten year old girl who is looking for a new father with energy and determination.
Production
Gritty authentic 1977 East Berlin locations—no nostalgia filter.
Director
Eberhard Schäfer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Eberhard Schäfer made this for DEFA, the state-owned East German studio, during a brief window when family films could be slightly subversive.
The 'new father' premise quietly critiques East Germany's fractured family structures—divorce rates soared in the 70s as women entered the workforce.
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