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Desired Children

2016, German. Directed by Emily Atef.

The life of Marie and Peter seems perfect, but their greatest wish remains unfulfilled: a family of their own. After several painfully failed attempts to have a child by natural means, Marie and Peter decide to try adoption in Russia. Carried by their longing and after many months of preparation and waiting, they set off to get to know their future daughter Nina in a children's home thousands of kilometers away from Germany. They still have no idea that they are only at the beginning of a tour de force against the Russian authorities – and they are facing the biggest challenge for their relationship, because while Marie and Peter are fighting for their future child, the question is: are we still pursuing the same goal? Each for himself – and especially as a couple?

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Released
8 October 2016
Original title
Wunschkinder
Country
Germany
Written by
Dorothee Schön
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Desired Children (2016) was directed by Emily Atef and stars Victoria Mayer, Godehard Giese, Eva Meckbach.

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