Paternal Leave(2025)
Paternal Leave Synopsis
Torn between longing and anger, 15-year-old Leo travels to the coast of northern Italy to meet her biological father. The two are complete strangers to each other. They struggle to find truth, affinity, love and the courage to face themselves.
Paternal Leave (2025) is a drama film directed by Alissa Jung, released on May 15, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Juli Grabenhenrich, Luca Marinelli, Arturo Gabbriellini and Joy Falletti Cardillo. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Alissa Jung
- Writers:
- Alissa Jung
- Producers:
- Viola Fügen, Cécile Tollu-Polonowski, Michael Weber
- Cinematographer:
- Carolina Steinbrecher
- Production:
- The Match Factory, Wildside, Fremantle Italia, Vision Distribution, RAI Cinema, Sky, Emilia-Romagna Film Commission, Film-Fernsehen-Autoren-Team GmbH, Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM), Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film
- Status:
- Released
Paternal Leave (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paternal Leave before you stream it.
Paternal Leave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juli Grabenhenrich
as Leo
Luca Marinelli
as Paolo
- Arturo Gabbriellini
Arturo Gabbriellini
as Edoardo
- Joy Falletti Cardillo
Joy Falletti Cardillo
as Emilia
- Gaia Rinaldi
Gaia Rinaldi
as Valeria
- Stefano Pelloni
Stefano Pelloni
as Singing Man
Key crew
Directed by Alissa Jung, written by Alissa Jung, produced by Viola Fügen, Cécile Tollu-Polonowski and Michael Weber.
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Paternal Leave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 58 ratings.
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Paternal Leave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paternal Leave online?
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Paternal Leave (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Paternal Leave?
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The main cast of Paternal Leave (2025) includes Juli Grabenhenrich, Luca Marinelli, Arturo Gabbriellini, Joy Falletti Cardillo and Gaia Rinaldi. The film was directed by Alissa Jung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paternal Leave released?
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Paternal Leave was released on May 15, 2025 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Paternal Leave worth watching?
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Paternal Leave (2025) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paternal Leave?
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Yes. The official Paternal Leave trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.