Lisa's marriage is all in all quite happy; unfortunately, her husband never listens to her when it comes to buying new things. To change this situation, she fakes a loss of memory and pretends not to know who her husband is.
Should you watch this? Honestly, only if you have a thing for old German comedies that feel like a stage play stuck in a loop. If you’re a fan of screwball antics where everyone is constantly confused, you might get a kick out of it. If you want something grounded or actually realistic about relationships, stay far awa...
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Nunzio Malasomma
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"Should you watch this? Honestly, only if you have a thing for old German comedies that feel like a stage play stuck in a loop. If you’re a fan of screwball antics where everyone is constantly confused, you might get a kick out of it. If you want something grounded or actually realistic about relationships, stay far away. The whole premise is absurd. Lisa decides that because her husband won't listen to her shopping requests, the best move is to pretend she has no idea who he is. It's the kind o..."
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