Eltern allein zu Haus: Die Schröders

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The graduation ceremony of their son Max is actually no longer a big excitement for Sabine and Bernd Schröder - after all, they have already successfully brought two older sons through high school. Nonetheless, when the youngest offspring moves out, a new chapter in life begins: They finally have plenty of time for each other and for common dreams. At least that's the beautiful theory. In reality it looks different with the Schröders: Bernd spends even more time in his electronics company, while Sabine doesn't know what to do with herself without children. The dream trip to Rio? Maybe later. The great frustration soon spreads. All attempts at romance by the lonely couple backfires in a hilarious way. Instead of harmony there is quarrel and chaos. Sabine and Bernd have to face a sobering truth: unnoticed by the hustle and bustle of the family, they have drifted apart. Where the offspring once provided common ground, there is suddenly a yawning emptiness. The fact that other couples feel the same way after their children have moved out gives little consolation. And while Bernd continues to bury his head in the sand and hopes for the success of the "sit out" principle, Sabine gets serious. She gives Bernd an ultimatum. Because one thing is clear to them: just continuing like this is out of the question.