DRAMA . 2008 . 1h 31m . 5.3/10

My Friend from Faro_

Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.

Starring Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez
Box Office $66K
5.3/10
Rating
$66K
Box Office
1h 31m
Runtime
2008
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.

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Cast
Anjorka Strechel stars as Mel Wandel in My Friend from Faro.
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Year context
My Friend from Faro was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally...
My Friend from Faro is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

BOX OFFICE

$66K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (16 votes)
Box Office
$65,694

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is My Friend from Faro about?
Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.
How long is My Friend from Faro?
My Friend from Faro has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in My Friend from Faro?
The cast of My Friend from Faro includes Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez, Florian Panzner, Tilo Prückner.
How much did My Friend from Faro make at the box office?
My Friend from Faro earned $65,694 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of My Friend from Faro?
My Friend from Faro has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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