“Rattenloch”

short film / german / 43:02 min / GER / 2020

by Terence Marowsky and Paul Helfrich

director of photography

Alex returns to his hometown after three years in prison. 
However, he does this with mixed feelings because he knows that he is no longer welcome by everyone. His father rejected him and even friends from the past are not thrilled to see him again. Only his little sister Lea and his best friend Tommy are still with him. However, Alex is worried that Lea will also get the wrong people. 
More than ever, Alex feels out of place in this city where nothing has changed and where the same small town gangs are still up to mischief. But the past doesn’t let him rest …