Mimi and Me
Growing up in Cologne in the 1980s, Iris hopes to study law one day. While her father, Mustafa, wallows in failed dreams and a gambling addiction, her mother, Mimi, struggles to keep the family afloat by working as a cleaning lady and a prostitute. Even after Mimi contracts AIDS, she continues to support her daughter’s plans.
Cast: Hannah Gharib, Annette Frier, Svenja Jung
Mimi and Me
A heartwarming mother-daughter story about the difficult climb up the social ladder, based on the autobiography of lawyer and journalist Iris Sayram.
Growing up in Cologne in the 1980s, Iris hopes to study law one day. While her father, Mustafa, wallows in failed dreams and a gambling addiction, her mother, Mimi, struggles to keep the family afloat by working as a cleaning lady and a prostitute. Even after Mimi contracts AIDS, she continues to support her daughter’s plans.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Milena Aboyan
- Producers
- Rima Schmidt
- Studio
- MadeFor Film
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
German
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
