A Handful of Water 2020
What is A Handful of Water?
A Handful of Water is a drama film released in 2020 and directed by Jakob Zapf. The film stars Jürgen Prochnow as Konrad, an eighty-five year old man who is living alone in a large house with little more than a tropical fish tank for company while still mourning the death of his wife.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- Oct 24, 2020
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Germany
- Studios
- Neopol Film
- Genres
- Drama
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.5/10 from 4 votes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Neopol Film
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A Handful of Water is a drama film released in 2020 and directed by Jakob Zapf. The film stars Jürgen Prochnow as Konrad, an eighty-five year old man who is living alone in a large house with little more than a tropical fish tank for company while still mourning the death of his wife. The cast also includes Milena Pribak, Anja Schiffel, and Pegah Ferydoni. In the story, Konrad is a morose and notoriously grumpy man who pushes everyone away. His life changes after he meets a young girl named Thurba, who breaks into his basement in search of food. Thurba is a refugee from Yemen who is avoiding resettlement to Bulgaria, or trying to avoid the police who attempt to deport her family. Her dream is to travel to London to find her uncle, leaving Konrad to decide whether or not he will help her.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is A Handful of Water worth watching?
A Handful of Water holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie A Handful of Water and when was it released?
A Handful of Water is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.
Who directed A Handful of Water?
A Handful of Water was directed by Jakob Zapf.
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