Marvin Hacks (40) is skateboarding home after more than 20 years in prison in the same Adidas tracksuit he was wearing when he was arrested as a teenager. He quickly finds out that, even after two decades, his small hometown has not forgotten the atrocity he committed, but Marvin is prepared to accept the repercussions of his past, whatever the cost…

Franka Potente, a household name of German acting for a long time, crafted an outstanding debut, that talks about belonging in a world that loses its senses of home, and specifically about a rural United States in turmoil. The great cast, lead by Jake McLaughlin, boasts a performance by acting legend Kathy Bates as well.

Christoph Gröner