

It Was Infidelity in the Beginning
Original Title: “Am Anfang war der Seitensprung”
Overview
Annabelle is annoyed by family life. Most of all, she bothers her health-conscious, chain-smoking, know-it-all mother, Edda who visits regularly. When mother moves in her house for three months, because their house is being renovated, She enthusiastically takes the chance to go on a "relaxing weekend". On this occasion her girlfriend Doro, who was supposed to take care of the children, starts an affair with her husband, Friedrich. When she returns, she is appalled. She packs her things and leaves Friedrich and the family. Promptly she meets a young student at a party, who awakens the passion in her. Written by lament
Top Cast

Simone Thomalla
Annabelle Schrader / Wife

Heidelinde Weis
Edda Hartwig 'Queen Mum'

Stephan Schwartz
Friedrich Schrader / Husband
Jonathan Beck
Jonas Schrader / Son

Gesche Tebbenhoff
Doro Thaling / Friedrich's Lover

Hans Peter Korff
Martin Bergmann / Edda's Friend

Sebastian Feicht
Rilke / Annabelle's Lover
Jens Woggon
Niki / Lucy's boyfriend

Julia Thurnau
Sabine
Nina Bagusat
Sandra
Vanessa Sobolewski
Svenja

Sissi Perlinger
Marion
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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