We Are Next of Kin

Based on true events from 1996, this drama follows the aftermath of the kidnapping of publicist Jan Philipp Reemtsma. His wife, Ann Kathrin, and their thirteen-year-old son, Johann, find their private residence converted into a police headquarters overnight. For thirty-three days, the family must live alongside investigators, a lawyer, and a close friend, all working toward the goal of securing the father's safe return. As the ordeal continues, the young son experiences profound fear and begins to doubt the effectiveness of the police strategies used to save his father.

The film was directed by Hans-Christian Schmid, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. In his directorial career, this project follows his previous films It's a Jungle Out There, 23, Crazy, and Requiem. The ensemble cast includes Claude Heinrich, Adina Vetter, Theresa Berlage, Yorck Dippe, Hans Löw, and Enno Trebs, with a total of 26 credited actors. Produced in Germany by companies including ARTE, NDR, BR, and 23/5 Filmproduktion, the movie has a runtime of 119 minutes. It received a moderate reception from audiences, earning a 6.3 rating on IMDb from 256 votes and a 6.4 rating on TMDB from 12 votes.