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Meine Mutter ist unmöglich
Even a God-like gourmet instance can sometimes be wrong: out of the blue, Eifel landlady Toni gets a star for her cooking skills. There is in their "copper can" only a lunch table with bourgeois home cooking. Of course, it is a mistake of the renowned restaurant guide, the star chef Rufus expensive: without the prestigious star threatens his eponymous gourmet temple off! When his snobbish regulars turn to Toni's "copper can", the landlady gets cold feet: In contrast to her mother Heidi, she wants to eliminate the error as quickly as possible from the world.
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Plot Summary
The story follows Lena, who is shocked to discover that her mother, whom she believed to be dead, is alive and living under a new identity. Lena's mother has also recently remarried, much to Lena's surprise. Lena must now navigate this unexpected reunion and the complex family dynamics that arise.
Critical Reception
The film was primarily a made-for-television movie, catering to a family audience. Reviews generally highlighted its lighthearted tone and the performances of its cast, particularly Sonja Kirchberger. It was seen as an entertaining, albeit predictable, romantic comedy with family themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming lead performances.
Seen as a feel-good, lighthearted German television film.
Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and predictable.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this German television film is not readily available in English-language sources.
Fun Fact
This film is part of a series of made-for-TV movies with similar themes produced for German television channels.
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