Everything's Fifty-Fifty

Marion (Laura Tonke) and Andi (Moritz Bleibtreu) consider themselves exemplary parents, even after their separation, sharing custody of their 11-year-old son, Milan (Valentin Thatenhorst), equally. However, their summer vacation in Italy—where Marion’s new boyfriend (David Kross) joins them—unexpectedly exposes some glaring gaps in their parenting. Milan is a spoiled only child who skillfully plays his parents against each other, drinks espresso, but can’t even swim. It’s time for a new chapter in their parenting journey.

Determined to correct their past mistakes, Marion and Andi decide to tackle their parenting shortcomings together—and in the process, they begin to reconnect. Meanwhile, Milan experiences his first romance at a campground next to a luxury hotel, and the family starts to rediscover what truly binds them.

With heart and humor, Everything’s Fifty-Fifty explores the pressing parenting questions of our time:
How much structure does a child really need?
Should parents relax their rules to let kids gain their own experiences?
How much screen time is healthy?
Do different parenting styles actually harm children?
And is the dream of family harmony even realistic in a blended family?

Award-winning filmmaker Alireza Golafshan (The Goldfish, JGA – Jasmin. Gina. Anna.) brings a sharp yet affectionate perspective to this relatable story, brought to life by a stellar cast, including Moritz Bleibtreu (Cortex, I’ve Never Been to New York), Laura Tonke (When Will It Be Again Like It Never Was Before, Too Hard to Handle), David Kross (The Peacock, Balloon), Axel Stein (The Goldfish, JGA), and rising talent Valentin Thatenhorst.

For his work on Everything’s Fifty-Fifty, Alireza Golafshan was honored with the Bavarian Film Award for Best Director.