Family Affairs

The Berger and Böttcher families gather for a weekend visit at Dorothea's estate in Lanzarote. What begins as a family reunion quickly turns tense as several secrets come to light. The central conflict arises when Dorothea reveals she has secretly married her adopted son, René, and expresses a desire to have a child together. This announcement leads to heated arguments regarding family structures and inheritance, while the presence of a young gardener and the use of hash cookies further escalate the instability of the group.

This German comedy was directed by Sönke Wortmann, appearing fifth in a chronological sequence of his works that includes earlier titles such as Contra and later projects like Die Ältern. The film was produced by Constantin Film and written by Claudius Pläging. The ensemble cast features Iris Berben, Christoph Maria Herbst, Florian David Fitz, Caroline Peters, Justus von Dohnányi, and Janina Uhse. Financially, the movie earned 7 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.6/10 on TMDB based on 104 votes.