

Overview
Emmi Kurowski, a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her grown children offer little companionship. One night she goes to a bar frequented by Arab immigrants and strikes up a friendship with middle-aged mechanic Ali. Their relationship soon develops into something more, and Emmi's family and neighbors criticize their spontaneous marriage. Soon Emmi and Ali are forced to confront their own insecurities about their future.
Top Cast

Brigitte Mira
Emmi Kurowski

El Hedi ben Salem
Ali

Irm Hermann
Krista

Barbara Valentin
Barbara

Elma Karlowa
Mrs. Kargus
Anita Bucher
Mrs. Ellis

Gusti Kreissl
Paula

Doris Mattes
Mrs. Angermayer

Margit Symo
Hedwig

Katharina Herberg
Bardame

Lilo Pempeit
Mrs. Munchmeyer

Walter Sedlmayr
Mr. Angermayer
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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