Die Schwefelhölzchen

15-year-old Marie tries to escape her life. Together with her friend Kati and her clique, she sets off to celebrate New Year's Eve. A lavish party night begins, at the end of which Marie finds her personal happy ending.

Cast

Lisa Vicari

as Marie

Timmi Trinks

as Markus

Sarah Mahita

as Kati

Dieter Rupp

as Detlef

Monika Goll

as Großmutter

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