Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation (2017)

5.8/10 105 min Drama

Overview

Summer 1944, Schwäbisch Hall. Contrary to the war propaganda and the decreed heroism, the 16-year-old boys dream of Swing music, sex and freedom - and of Lore, the air force helper from the air base, who attracts all eyes in her red swimsuit. At the same time, uncle, Knuffke, Bubu, tongue kiss and Hosenmacher suspect that they will not escape the horror of the front. "Stay tuned," Lore calls after them. But tongue kiss gets it first and also pants maker will not survive the war.

Cast

Jonathan Berlin

Onkel

Theo Trebs

Knuffke

Andreas Warmbrunn

Bubu

Vica Kerekes

Gunda

Lili Epply

Lore

Peter Faerber

Stricker

Karel Dobrý

McKee

Andreas Lust

Untersturmführer

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