Donkey Days

Sisters Anna and Charlotte have always fought for their mother’s attention. As old wounds reopen and suck them back to their family home, they unravel mesmerizing mysteries, including anonymous ashes and their mother’s love for a donkey. Will they come to terms with each other?

Cast

Jil Krammer

as Anna

Susanne Wolff

as Charlotte

Hildegard Schmahl

as Ines

Amke Wegner

as Ines (38 years)

Carla Juri

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