Meine Nachbarn mit dem dicken Hund

Recently separated from her husband of nearly 30 years, Frau Brendl pretends to her friends at work that she is still blissfully married, a lie that eventually catches up with her. A young single mom with a 7 year old daughter and a "big dog" (with the funny name Frau Hirschberger) just moved into the apartment building, causing immediate gossip about the noise and disorder caused by these "degenerates".

Elderly and lonely Frau Brendel befriends the little girl who gets in various troubles while unattended by the mother, who already fears losing custody if she fails to appease Children's Services. - This quiet little TV movie has many endearing "moments", and despite all of the drama, delivers a satisfying happy ending. Many familiar character actors are featured. A pleasantly entertaining production.