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Lappen: A Tragedy.

Lappen: A Tragedy.

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"A living washcloth dreaming of stardom struggles to be taken seriously as an actress—until she lands a stunt-double role in a blockbuster and dares to hope for recognition."

2027

0h 30m

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Comedy

Horror

Overview

Lappen is an ambitious actress — and a washcloth in a world dominated by humans. Despite her acting training, she fails to make a breakthrough at a small theater. Her appearance and the patriarchal environment confine her to minor roles. At the lowest point of her career, she decides to try her luck in the film industry.

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10 members

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Merisha Hackenberg

Lappen

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Nico Kleemann

Baum

Nico Kleemann

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Sanni Blodt

Kari

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Pia Heldmann

Mother / Mika

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Patrick Lipke

Alois Girgenhuber

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Vee Kuhnen

Voice-Over

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Gerrit Kuhnen

Dad

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Julia Girod

Babsi

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Eric Negwer

Robinson Crüsso / Spatz

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Ruben Fritz

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