A billionaire’s daughter from Heidelberg who dreams of becoming a professional chef in New York [2, 3]. Her parents want her to attend university and refuse to fund her culinary dreams [3].
Though both live near each other, the film highlights the stark contrast between the wealthy, picturesque Heidelberg and the gritty, working-class Mannheim [1, 2]. Isi & Ossi
A struggling amateur boxer from the industrial town of Mannheim who lives with his mother and is burdened by debt [2, 3]. A billionaire’s daughter from Heidelberg who dreams of
Both characters are fighting to escape the paths their families have laid out for them, whether it’s a pre-determined corporate career or a life of financial struggle [1]. Why It Works A struggling amateur boxer from the industrial town
The story follows two young adults from vastly different backgrounds:
is a 2020 German romantic comedy that uses a classic "fake dating" premise to explore the cultural and economic divides of modern Germany [1]. It was the first German-language film produced specifically for Netflix [2].
The two strike a deal: Isi will date Ossi to provoke her parents into giving her her inheritance, while Isi provides the money Ossi needs to fund a major boxing match [3]. Key Themes