Hard Land

Missouri, 1985: To escape his problems at home, fifteen-year-old Sam takes a summer job at an old movie theater. For one magical summer, everything is turned upside down. He makes friends, falls in love, and uncovers the secrets of his hometown. For the first time, he is no longer an inconspicuous outsider. Until something happens that forces him to grow up. A tribute to 80s coming-of-age films like "The Breakfast Club" and "Stand By Me" – the story of a summer you will never forget. Awarded the German Youth Literature Prize 2022.