The Red Jacket
Originally released in 2002. The Red Jacket is a feature film. directed by Florian Baxmeyer. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ulrich Noethen, Catrin Striebeck, and Tetje Mierendorf
Synopsis
A German father's soccer-playing son is hit by a car and dies. The father donates the boy's red jacket to charity, where it ends up in war-torn Sarajevo. The boy's parents are killed, and he almost is. Some UN soldiers find him, and send him to a hospital in Germany. He escapes the hospital, is hit by a car (but unhurt). The driver reads the tag inside the jacket and "returns" the boy to the grieving father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Red Jacket about?
A German father's soccer-playing son is hit by a car and dies. The father donates the boy's red jacket to charity, where it ends up in war-torn Sarajevo. The boy's parents are killed, and he almost...
Who directed The Red Jacket?
The Red Jacket was directed by Florian Baxmeyer.
How long is The Red Jacket?
The Red Jacket has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was The Red Jacket released?
The Red Jacket was released on May 1, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Red Jacket?
The main cast of The Red Jacket includes Ulrich Noethen, Catrin Striebeck, Tetje Mierendorf, Philipp Hochmair.