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My Friend from Faro (2008)

Movie ★ 5.6 91 min

Drama

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.

Nana Neul Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 16, 2008
Runtime
91 min
Box office
$65,694
IMDb
tt1176686
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Themes

Cast

Anjorka Strechel Anjorka Strechel Mel Wandel Lucie Hollmann Lucie Hollmann Jenny Schmidt Manuel Cortez Nuno Florian Panzner Florian Panzner Knut Wandel Tilo Prückner Tilo Prückner Willi Wandel Isolda Dychauk-Ott Isolda Dychauk-Ott Bianca Anna Stieblich Anna Stieblich Carla Schmidt Kai-Peter Malina Kai-Peter Malina Bernd Philipp Quest Malte Julischka Eichel Julischka Eichel Vicky Piet Fuchs Piet Fuchs

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Frequently asked questions

What is My Friend from Faro about?
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.
Who directed My Friend from Faro?
My Friend from Faro was directed by Nana Neul.
Who stars in My Friend from Faro?
My Friend from Faro stars Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez, Florian Panzner.
When was My Friend from Faro released?
My Friend from Faro is a 2008 drama film.
Where can I watch My Friend from Faro?
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