The Son

A drama by Florian Zeller

Nicolas is 17 and no longer a happy, carefree child. Everything around him feels overwhelming. Growing up, his final year of high school, his parents' separation, and his father's new family. He skips school and has become aggressive. What is happening to him? At his own request, he moves from his overwhelmed mother to his father Pierre and Pierre's new wife. Pierre feels guilty and tries everything to help his son. The move is meant to bring order back to his son's life and restore his joy of living. At first, the situation seems to improve. But a failed suicide attempt reveals that Nicolas's problems are more serious than anyone realized. Pierre is desperate, yet he decides against seeking professional help. Will his love be enough to save his son from himself?

Cast: Hardy Krüger, Quentin Lopes, Alexa Maria Surholt, Nadine Menz, Holger Hauer, Paul Radke // Playwright: Florian Zeller // German translation: Annette and Paul Bäcker // Director: Holger Hauer // Producer: Philipp Hallenberger // TOURERLEBEN Tourproduktion