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Aspiring comedian Roni Beck is so unsuccessful that at 38, he secretly moves back in with his mother-in a retirement home. The home's director, Serge, discovers his secret and sentences him to work as a nursing assistant. However, Serge then takes an interest in Roni's ambitions and, using money from the retirement home's funds, secures him a prestigious performance opportunity.

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Cast & Crew See All

Beat Schlatter
Roni Beck
Patrick Frey
Serge Grätzer
Brigitte Beyeler
Gerda

Awards

  • 2001 - Swiss Film Prize - Best Film (Bester Spielfilm) - nominated
  • 2001 - Swiss Film Prize - Best Actor (Bester Darsteller) - nominated
  • 2001 - Swiss Film Prize - Best Actress (Beste Darstellerin) - nominated
  • 2001 - Emden Film Award - - nominated

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