Coxless Pair

Story

Synopsis

The film tells the story of the friendship between Johann and Ludwig as they strive for the ultimate “buddy” relationship. Going beyond, well beyond, what would be considered good and healthy, the pair attempt to become the ideal twins, driving their relationship based on their partnership in competitive rowing (coxless pairs) to the ultimate, to perfect harmony in mind, word, thought and deed. But their symbiotic relationship is thrown out of balance: Ludwig strives to tighten the bonds ever closer, but Johann discovers happiness in the form of love for Ludwig’s sister, Vera. But because Ludwig hates her, the couple keep their relationship secret. But secrets have a way of coming out and Ludwig is wounded to the core. As the finals of the rowing competition draw closer, Ludwig has already set his sights on a greater goal: to preserve their friendship forever, no longer in life but in death.

Director

Jobst Oetzmann

Writers

Jobst Oetzmann

Language

German

Country

Germany

Release date

16 October 2008

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Tino Mewes

  Johann

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  Jacob Matschenz

  Ludwig

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  Sophie Rogall

  Vera

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  Peter Harting

  Ludwigs Vater

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  Lena Stolze

  Johanns Mutter

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  Alexandra Schalaudek

  Josefine

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  Nora Quest

  Sabine

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  Guido Renner

  2. Polizist