Eva Trobisch's 'Home Stories' Portrays an East German Family

German director Eva Trobisch’s feature documentary‑drama *Home Stories* premiered in cinemas on 29 July. The film follows 16‑year‑old Léa (played by Frida Hornemann), a talented singer chosen for a musical reality‑TV competition, as she navigates family tensions and personal ambition.

Set in the Thuringian town of Greiz, the story also documents the broader context of former East Germany. Léa’s parents, recently divorced (Gina Henkel and Max Riemelt), and her aunt (Eva Löbau) contend with a family‑run hotel and a historic estate threatened by bankruptcy. Through intimate scenes of daily life, the film intertwines personal struggles with the legacy of the Berlin Wall’s fall, reflecting on how history still shapes individual identities.

*Home Stories* runs 1 hour 56 minutes and features a cast that includes Frida Hornemann, Max Riemelt, Gina Henkel and Eva Löbau.