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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Comedy, Drama
Votes49
DirectorThe Chau Ngo
WritersAndi Rogenhagen
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Door-to-Door Bookstore
About The Door-to-Door Bookstore
Carl’s life runs like clockwork: every day, he goes door-to-door delivering books to a handful of loyal customers. He knows their preferences and takes pride in selecting the perfect story for each of them. But his well-ordered life is turned upside down by a cheerful nine-year-old girl, Schascha, who decides to join him on his daily book round. Schascha’s unique outlook on life helps Carl to come out of his shell and realise that his customers are so much more than just that to him. But when Carl unexpectedly loses his job, this vibrant community starts to fall apart - and it will take the power of books and all Schascha’s determination to bring them back together again.
Directed by The Chau Ngo, The Door-to-Door Bookstore leans on a strong ensemble — Christoph Maria Herbst, Yuna Bennett, Ronald Zehrfeld — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2024.
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