Sweethearts

Mel is a single mother who attempts to steal diamonds to provide a better life for her daughter. The heist fails, leaving her fleeing from the police with a hostage named Franny. Despite their differences and Franny's tendency to panic, the two women discover common ground while running for their lives. As they race against time, the dynamic between them shifts from hostility toward a potential friendship.

This German action comedy was directed by Karoline Herfurth, who also co-wrote the screenplay and starred as Franziska Kinnert. It is the first of three films she has directed, followed by Wonderfully Beautiful in 2022 and More Beautiful in 2025. The cast includes Hannah Herzsprung as Mel Rossbach, Frederick Lau, Anneke Kim Sarnau, and Ronald Zehrfeld, with a total of 31 credited performers. The production was handled by Hellinger / Doll Filmproduktion.

The film received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.8 based on 1,200 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher score of 5.9 from 57 votes.