Pingpong

A sixteen-year-old boy named Paul arrives unexpectedly at the home of his relatives following the death of his father. Seeking affection and a sense of stability, he enters the lives of a middle-class family that appears perfect on the surface. While his aunt Anna is initially reluctant to welcome him, she eventually draws him closer. Paul becomes emotionally dependent on her, only to realize too late that he is being manipulated. This shift in dynamics disrupts the family's harmony and leads the teenager toward a desperate action.

This German drama was directed by Matthias Luthardt, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Meike Hauck. The film features Sebastian Urzendowsky in the lead role of Paul, with Marion Mitterhammer playing Anna, alongside Clemens Berg as Robert and Falk Rockstroh as Stefan. Produced by several companies including MDR and Junifilm, the movie has a runtime of 89 minutes.

Audience reception for the film is mixed. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 1,300 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly lower score of 5.9/10 from 36 votes.