
The Meaning of a Ritual
Drama
Overview
An empathic, young plant doctor gifted with extrasensory powers and an emotionally fragile, isolated artist, must rescue each other to rediscover the essence of living. A coming of age story about two women from different generations, who have more in common than they are willing to admit.
Top Cast
Elli Treptow
Elli Treptow
Malea (Protagonist)
Elli Treptow
Malea (Protagonist)
Annette Pausch
Annette Pausch
Franka
Annette Pausch
Franka
Karin Mühlhoff
Karin Mühlhoff
Mrs. Albrecht
Karin Mühlhoff
Mrs. Albrecht
Anna Pfingsten
Anna Pfingsten
Fleur
Anna Pfingsten
Fleur
Katinka Muth
Katinka Muth
Alexis
Katinka Muth
Alexis
Sisi Forster
Sisi Forster
Leah
Sisi Forster
Leah
Alexandra Ebert
Alexandra Ebert
June
Alexandra Ebert
June
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