Tomorrow I Leave
By Lukas Schöffel, Maria Lisa Pichler
2024 | 75 min | Documentary
In Austria, more than 60,000 people from Eastern Europe work in the care sector. You don't see them and you don't know them, but they are there.
Maria Lisa Pichler
DirectorMaria Lisa Pichler is an Austrian actress and director known for her work in both film and television. She has appeared in several notable Austrian productions and has also directed short films. She is known for her performances in 'Homesick' (2018) and 'Fuchs im Bau' (2020). More recently, she was involved in 'Der Fuchs' (2024) as the character Johanna.
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