

She fell into fish and found love—her married boyfriend is NOT amused.
During a business meeting at the Exotarium, beauty journalist Eva Christ falls over a bucket of fish. This rude misstep not only brings her into the life of the likeable zookeeper Max Hay, but also causes her a tricky relationship problem: Her growing affection for the unconventional zookeeper jeopardizes her long-term relationship with her lover. Karl, who has two children with his wife Ines and works as a lawyer in his father-in-law's office, leads a perfectly organized double life - until rival Max crosses his path.
Acting
Pierre Brice's random French aristocrat cameo—why is he here?
Production
That Exotarium set screams 'we had 48 hours and a gift card.'
Writing
The bucket of fish as meet-cute device—bold choice, no notes.
Director
Dietmar Klein
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is one of countless German TV movies (Rosamunde Pilcher-style) churned out for afternoon programming—Pierre Brice's presence suggests someone owed someone a favor.
The 'zookeeper as ideal romantic hero' trope peaked in early 2000s European TV, reflecting a backlash against corporate masculinity—Karl's lawyer-in-father-in-law's-office setup is the real villain here.
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