Oct. 15, 2021|Germany|88 Min.|TV-MA
Genre: Adventure;Comedy;Drama;Kids;Mystery;Romance
Description: “The Four of Us” is a 2021 German dramedy, also referred to as a “comma,” that follows two couples as they navigate a unique situation. The story revolves around a four-week partner swap, which culminates in a weekend getaway where they reflect on their thoughts and emotions. The film explores whether their experiment will yield any meaningful insights.
The main characters include Janina, a lifestyle magazine writer, and Ben, a struggling actor, who are in a relationship. The other couple consists of Maria, a kindergarten teacher, and Nils, a real estate broker. The narrative begins with Janina and Nils sharing a tense car ride, while Ben and Maria appear affectionate together. After the four-week partner swap—during which a strict no-sex rule was enforced—the group reunites at Nils’ father’s luxurious seaside home to return to their original partners.
However, things take an unexpected turn. Ben and Maria have fallen deeply in love, but they are hesitant to reveal this to Janina and Nils. Janina, meanwhile, discovers she is pregnant, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Each character has distinct traits: Janina is ambitious and obsessed with social media, Ben struggles with insecurity due to his lack of career success, Maria is pressured by her mother to have children despite her reluctance, and Nils is arrogant and sarcastic, often making insensitive remarks.
The film delves into their interpersonal dynamics and the emotional fallout of their unconventional experiment.
Cast director: Florian Gottschick
Cast actor: Nilam Farooq, Jonas Nay, Paula Kalenberg, Louis Nitsche, Tim Oliver Schultz
Original name: Du Sie Er & Wir