SYNOPSIS: 9-year-old Moritz's mother has fallen severely ill and rushed to the hospital.  While she awaits further tests, Moritz is temporarily placed in the care of his neighbors - two gay men.  The three would be an ideal family if it were not for the local busy body, who takes it upon herself to pull some strings with the mayor and have the authorities take Moritz away to a foster family.

EDITORIAL REVIEW:  Moritz is the story of a young boy's journey to find comfort and solace while his mother, Angela, undergoes tests and lifesaving surgery in hospital.  Before being rushed to the hospital, Moritz (played by Swiss actor Jonus Rohr) was "placed" with Ralph and Andi (Rudolph Straub, Anatole Taubman), the neighborhood's flaming gay couple.  Ralph is a successful businessman "married" to his job and desperately trying to get a promotion.  Ralph's lover Andi is the more free spirited type, working at a video game store (which Moritz doesn't mind so much) and sometimes known to cheat on Ralph.  Mortiz's unexpected, albeit temporary, stay has thrown the gay men's life for a spin.  Andi welcome's the boy with open arms and enjoys his company, but Ralph wants no part of it - absolutely no children in the house.  While young Moritz is at first a little nervous about maybe "turning gay", he eventually accepts his new home.  But the nosey neighbors seem to think they know what is best for Moritz, and that is definitely not living with homos!  Allegations of inappropriate acts by Ralph and Andi with Moritz (rumors started by Andi!) prompt an official investigation by the town's mayor, husband of the busybody, who himself is busy - preparing for a visit by the President of Switzerland.  Suddenly, the prejudice that Ralph and Andi took years to help eliminate in their community is back in full force as they dodge death threats and random acts of violence.  During this time of uncertainty and whether or not Angela will live through her illness, not once has anyone asked Moritz what he wants.  When it comes time for that - Moritz is no where to be found.

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STARRING: Jonus Rohr, Rudolph Straub, Anatole Taubman, Stafan Rutz.
AVAILABILITY: In stock! Ships within one business day.
LENGTH: 87 minutes.
LANGUAGE: German, with OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
SPECIAL FEATURES: 1.85:1 (16:9 Widescreen); 5.1 Stereo sound; 1 disc; Uncut.
VIEWER DISCRETION: Sexual innuendo, violence, coarse language.
PICTURE QUALITY: Excellent picture quality. (what's this mean?)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland (2003).
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DATE ADDED TO OUR LIBRARY:  July 25, 2008.
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