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Sugar Sand (2017): Cast

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Sugar Sand is a 2017 drama directed by Dirk Kummer, starring Tilman Döbler as Fred Ernst, Valentin Wessely and Christian Friedel. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Sugar Sand (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Dirk Kummer
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
BR
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sugar Sand About?

The premise of Sugar Sand without spoilers.

In East Germany at the close of the 1970s, best friends Fred and Jonas, both ten years old, live near the border separating East and West Germany. When Jonas’s mother applies to emigrate, the boys face the prospect of separation. Determined to stay together, they embark on a fantastical plan to dig a tunnel to Australia. However, the night Jonas is scheduled to leave the country with his mother throws their plans into disarray and changes everything.

Sugar Sand Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • boomerang
  • confusing austria with australia
  • 1970s
  • boy
  • east germany
  • germany
  • one word title
  • border crossing
  • mother son relationship
  • single mother
  • emigrant
  • immigrant
+9 more
  • west germany
  • little boy
  • friendship
  • east west
  • emigration
  • immigration
  • german
  • border
  • baltic sea
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Cast & crew

Sugar Sand Cast & Characters

Tilman Döbler leads the cast as Fred Ernst, with Valentin Wessely as Jonas Gramowski and Christian Friedel as Günter Ernst. Directed by Dirk Kummer; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More from Dirk Kummer

More films directed by Dirk Kummer: Josefa’s Return, Ein Taxi zur Bescherung, Faltenfrei and Herren.

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Sugar Sand Also Known As

Also known as “Cukura smiltis”.

Also known as
  • Cukura smiltis

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Sugar Sand FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sugar Sand, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sugar Sand?

Sugar Sand runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Sugar Sand released?

Sugar Sand was released on June 24, 2017.

Who directed Sugar Sand?

Sugar Sand was directed by Dirk Kummer.

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Who is in the cast of Sugar Sand?

Sugar Sand stars Tilman Döbler as Fred Ernst, Valentin Wessely as Jonas Gramowski and Christian Friedel as Günter Ernst, among 16 credited actors.

Does Sugar Sand have a post-credit scene?

No. Sugar Sand has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sugar Sand in?

The original language of Sugar Sand is German.

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