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Paul Winkelmann has inherited more than just a thriving business in Hamburg since taking over from his father eight years ago; he's inherited a deeply complicated relationship with his domineering, protective mother as well. At the ripe age of 78, she continues to treat him like a child, struggling to accept that her son has ventured out on his own by renting an apartment separate from their family home.Into this web of familial complexities steps Margarethe Tietze, a psychologist with her own troubled ties to her parents. As Paul and Margarethe navigate the challenges of their individual relationships with their families, they discover that they're not alone in grappling with the intricacies of love, independence, and growing up even as adulthood looms.Their journey through the layers of their family dynamics is portrayed with a poignant blend of humor and heartache. The film delves into themes of intergenerational relationships and the struggle for autonomy in the face of familial expectations. This intimate, character-driven narrative will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever felt pulled between their own desires and the weight of family tradition.