Mostly Martha

Mostly Martha

2001 · 106 min · DE · 6.7 (89 votes)
Dir. Sandra Nettelbeck · Starring Martina Gedeck, Maxime Foerste, Sergio Castellitto, August Zirner, Ulrich Thomsen, Sibylle Canonica
RomanceDramaComedy

Martha is a single woman who lives for one passion: cooking. The head chef at a chic restaurant, Martha has no time for anything - or anyone - else. But Martha's solitary life is shaken when a fateful accident brings her sister's eight-year-old daughter, Lina, to her doorstep.

VIBE

A tender, food-centric drama about finding connection and purpose. It feels like a warm hug, blending the melancholy of loss with the joy of shared meals and unexpected family bonds. Perfect for a quiet, reflective evening.

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