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TV Comedy 'Ein Zimmer für Papa' Explores Shared Parenting

The film follows a father's journey to reconnect with his daughter through an unconventional living arrangement.

  • Jonas, a salesman from Frankfurt, struggles to balance his career and his role as a father to his nearly 12-year-old daughter, Laila.
  • Living in Hamburg with her mother, Laila sees her father only three times a year, prompting her to demand more of his time.
  • Jonas discovers 'Ein Bett für Papa e. V.,' a unique shared living space for separated parents in Hamburg, which offers him a chance to be closer to Laila.
  • Petra Kleinert plays the character of Elke, the firm yet kind-hearted manager of the shared living space, emphasizing its non-commercial, family-focused nature.
  • Directed by Katja Benrath, the film humorously addresses the challenges of modern parenting and the importance of resolving past relationship issues.
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