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Diving Into Life streaming

Original title: Meine Nachbarn mit dem dicken Hund

2019 Movie Germany Drama, Comedy 87 min

By: Ingo Rasper With: Katharina M. Schubert, Alexander Gaida, Max Hegewald, Johanna Gastdorf, Zoë Valks

Recently separated from her husband Frau Brendl pretends at work that she is still blissfully married. A young single mom with a 7 year old daughter and a "big dog" just moved into the apartment building.

Mood

Bittersweet

Humorous

Reflective

Sensitive

Thoughtful

Touching

Cast & Crew

Ingo Rasper

Kathi Liers

Maria Walser

Steffi Kühnert

Zoë Valks

Katharina M. Schubert

Alexander Gaida

Theodora Tetzlaff

Judith Hoersch

Johanna Gastdorf

Max Hegewald

Producer

Claussen+Putz Film Production Ltd

Production Company

Claussen+Putz Film Production Ltd

Finger

Director of Photography

Eric Feranti

Director

Ingo Rasper

Cast

Johanna Gastdorf

Judith Hoersch

Katharina Marie Schubert

Max Hegewald

Steffi Kuhnert

Theodora Tetzlaff

Zoë Valks

Author

Kathi Liers (Screenwriter)

Crew

Katja Kirchen (Editorial)

Stefan Kruppa (Editorial)

Composer, Original Music

Martina Eisenreich

Budget

Independent

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Decent Image Composition

Realistic

Subtle Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Dialogue-Driven

Happy Ending

Linear Narrative

Single Perspective

Pace

Contemplative

Slow-Burn

Soundtrack

Classic Rock Soundtrack

Music-Driven

Pop Songs

Time-Period

2010S

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Coping With Divorce And Loneliness

Generational And Lifestyle Clashes

Misunderstandings And Mistrust

Neighbor Conflicts

Single Parent Struggles

Characters

Large Dog (Bordeaux Dog)

Middle-Aged Woman

Museum Employee

Seven-Year-Old Girl

Single Mother

Synchronized Swimmer

Ending

Community Bonding

Happy Ending

Reconciliation

Historical Context

Modern Urban Life

Single Parent Challenges

Key Plot Points

Accident Involving Child Saphir

Community Forms Around Synchronized Swimming Group

Conflict With Youth Welfare Office

Gradual Friendship Between Susanne And Saphir

New Neighbors With Disruptive Dog Move In

Susanne Helps Search For Lost Dog And Child

Susanne Hides Her Divorce

Setting

Berlin

Contemporary Germany

Urban Apartment Building

Shooting Location

Berlin

Berlin Surroundings

Theme

Community And Friendship

Family Dynamics

Loneliness And Isolation

Personal Growth

Prejudice And Misunderstanding

Single Parenthood

Genre

Drama

Television Film

Tragicomedy

Audiences

Adult Viewers

Audience 14+

Fans Of German Tv Dramas

Titles

My Neighbors With The Big Dog

My Neighbours With The Fat Dog

Critical Reception

Noted For Sensitive Storytelling

Positive Reviews

Praised Acting Performances

Festivals

Munich Film Festival 2019

Popularity

3.9 Million Viewers On First Broadcast

Ratings

5 Out Of 6 Stars From Tittelbach.Tv

Positive Tv Spielfilm Rating

Production Countries

Germany

Release Year

2019

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