Urs

Urs

Urs

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Urs

2009

0h 10m

7.0(3 votes)

Adventure

Animation

Drama

Overview

For many years, Urs has had to look after his aging mother. But now he sets out for a dangerous journey: He carries his mother up a mountain to find a better place for both of them. But she wants to stay at home.

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Production Companies

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

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Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Thomas Hinke

Urs

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Acting

Ellen Schaeuble

Mother

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