My Friend from Faro(2008)
Mein Freund aus Faro
My Friend from Faro Synopsis
Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.
My Friend from Faro (2008) is a drama film directed by Nana Neul, released on January 16, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez and Florian Panzner. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Nana Neul
- Writers:
- Nana Neul
- Producers:
- Ralph Schwingel, Stefan Schubert, Hejo Emons
- Cinematographer:
- Leah Striker
- Composer:
- Jörg Follert
- Production:
- WDR
- Revenue:
- $65,694
- Status:
- Released
My Friend from Faro (2008) Trailer
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My Friend from Faro Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anjorka Strechel
as Mel Wandel
Lucie Hollmann
as Jenny Schmidt
- Manuel Cortez
Manuel Cortez
as Nuno
Florian Panzner
as Knut Wandel
Tilo Prückner
as Willi Wandel
Isolda Dychauk-Ott
as Bianca
Anna Stieblich
as Carla Schmidt
Kai-Peter Malina
as Bernd
- Philipp Quest
Philipp Quest
as Malte
Julischka Eichel
as Vicky
Piet Fuchs
Key crew
Directed by Nana Neul, written by Nana Neul, produced by Ralph Schwingel, Stefan Schubert and Hejo Emons.
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My Friend from Faro Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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My Friend from Faro – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Friend from Faro online?
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My Friend from Faro (2008) 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 My Friend from Faro?
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The main cast of My Friend from Faro (2008) includes Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez, Florian Panzner and Tilo Prückner. The film was directed by Nana Neul. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Friend from Faro released?
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My Friend from Faro was released on January 16, 2008 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is My Friend from Faro worth watching?
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My Friend from Faro (2008) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 17 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 My Friend from Faro?
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