Der Tropfen - Ein Roadmovie 2014
Directed by Matthias Kubusch, *Der Tropfen – Ein Roadmovie* (2014) plunges into the gritty reality of Rainer, a disillusioned pizza delivery worker in a quiet Eastern German town.
Director: Matthias Kubusch
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Der Tropfen – Ein Roadmovie* (2014) about?
The film follows Rainer, a frustrated pizza courier in Eastern Germany, as he spirals into despair while caring for his dementia-stricken mother. His last straw? A dangerous gamble: a road trip to Berlin with a homemade bomb as his only companion. It's a raw, tense journey through personal collapse and fleeting rebellion.
Who directed *Der Tropfen – Ein Roadmovie*?
Matthias Kubusch directed this gripping crime-drama road movie, blending emotional depth with offbeat tension.
Who stars in *Der Tropfen – Ein Roadmovie*?
The film features David Emig in the lead role, alongside Fee Schnittker, Walfriede Schmitt, Florian Martens, and Harald Schrott.
Is *Der Tropfen – Ein Roadmovie* (2014) worth watching?
While not widely rated, the film's intense themes and Matthias Kubusch's direction make it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven crime dramas. Its raw, atmospheric take on desperation resonates, even if the execution isn't flawless.
How long is *Der Tropfen – Ein Roadmovie*?
The film runs for 111 minutes.
About Der Tropfen - Ein Roadmovie (2014) — A Crime-Drama Road Trip to Berlin and Back
Directed by Matthias Kubusch, *Der Tropfen – Ein Roadmovie* (2014) plunges into the gritty reality of Rainer, a disillusioned pizza delivery worker in a quiet Eastern German town. Feeling trapped by his unfulfilling job, financial strain, and the overwhelming burden of caring for his dementia-stricken mother, Rainer's frustration reaches a breaking point. His desperate solution? A harrowing road trip to Berlin—with his mother in a care home and a homemade bomb hidden in his delivery scooter. This crime-drama road movie blends raw emotional desperation with a tense, offbeat journey, capturing the suffocating weight of stagnation and the fleeting hope of escape.
The film radiates a somber, atmospheric mood, where every mile seems to echo Rainer's internal collapse. Kubusch crafts a story that's as much about personal reckoning as it is about the flawed paths we take when pushed to the edge. Starring David Emig as Rainer and a cast that grounds the narrative in authentic struggle, *Der Tropfen – Ein Roadmovie* is a punchy, atmospheric dive into the darker corners of human resilience and desperation.