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How Do You Change Your Parents?

Name: How Do You Change Your Parents?
Released: 2003-05-20
Duration: 92 min

2003

Movie

92 min

German

Lydia and Vincent Lufft adopted the now 10-year-old Marie, so Vincent has better career prospects at the very child-friendly Henderson Games. But Marie forges with her friend Nick a plan: they want to fake a kidnapping to get away from the adoptive parents. To find the alleged abducted Marie Max Hoch, expert of a security company, consulted. Max himself does not want to have children unlike his girlfriend. He soon finds out that the abduction can only be faked. However, when Heinz Michelin, a friend of the family who wants to pay Marie's debt back with the reward, urges to help with the kidnapping, he brings with him two real hijackers. Max brings Marie to his unsuspecting girlfriend Karo to protect her. In the meantime, Max is himself suspected by the police to have kidnapped Marie. Only with a trap can he prove his innocence.

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IMDb6.1/10

Director: Jannik Hastrup•Genres: Animation, Family

Plot Summary

In this animated Danish film, a young boy named Viggo dreams of changing his parents, whom he finds rather dull and unadventurous. He embarks on a fantastical journey to transform them into the exciting parents he wishes he had, leading to a series of comical and heartwarming situations as he learns valuable lessons about family and acceptance.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received in its native Denmark for its charming animation and relatable themes, though it had limited international distribution. Critics praised its imaginative storytelling and gentle humor, making it a suitable watch for younger audiences and families.