Where to watch The Friend (2008) in the UK
The Friend (2008) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus of a surrogate family in the form of Larissas. Things would be just great if Emil didnt fall in love - with Larissas sister Nora. The more he gets to know her, the harder it becomes for him to pretend.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Friend.
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Philippe GraberEmil Funk -
Johanna BantzerNora -
Sophie HungerLarissa Mahler -
Andrea BürginMaria -
Michel VoïtaJean-Michel -
Therese AffolterEmils Mother -
Oriana SchrageBlumenverkäuferin -
Patrick SerenaGion
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