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Second Hand Child (2003): Cast

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Second Hand Child is a 2003 family drama directed by Karola Hattop, starring Frederick Lau as Tobias Baumann, Mike Delberg and Mario Irrek. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Second Hand Child (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Karola Hattop
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Second Hand Child About?

The premise of Second Hand Child without spoilers.

Thirteen‑year‑old Tobias survives on his own in an East German city, relying on his wits to get by. When Max moves into the flat next door, the two quickly discover they share a similar stubborn independence and a desire to control their surroundings. In a spontaneous scheme, Tobias pretends that Max is his father, setting the stage for a quirky, improvised family dynamic.

Second Hand Child Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • rear nudity
  • boy
  • father figure
  • public nudity
  • male nudity
  • gift
  • father son relationship
  • male bonding
  • shower scene
  • adoption
  • paternity
  • scolding
+3 more
  • vandalism
  • question in title
  • animal in title
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Cast & crew

Second Hand Child Cast & Characters

Frederick Lau leads the cast as Tobias Baumann, with Mike Delberg as Kevin / Tobias and Mario Irrek as Fritze. Directed by Karola Hattop; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Karola Hattop

One more film directed by Karola Hattop: Die sechs Schwäne.

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Second Hand Child FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Second Hand Child, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Second Hand Child?

Second Hand Child runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Second Hand Child released?

Second Hand Child was released on October 1, 2003.

Who directed Second Hand Child?

Second Hand Child was directed by Karola Hattop.

More films by Karola Hattop

Who is in the cast of Second Hand Child?

Second Hand Child stars Frederick Lau as Tobias Baumann, Mike Delberg as Kevin / Tobias and Mario Irrek as Fritze, among 22 credited actors.

Does Second Hand Child have a post-credit scene?

No. Second Hand Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Second Hand Child in?

The original language of Second Hand Child is German.

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