Paradise: Love_
On the beaches of Kenya they’re known as "Sugar Mamas" —European women who seek out African boys selling love to earn a living. Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian and mother of a daughter entering puberty, travels to this vacation paradise, moving from beach to beach.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Paradise: Love earned $24K against a $3.6M budget.
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Year context
Paradise: Love was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (11)
Margarethe Tiesel
Teresa
PK
Peter Kazungu
Munga
Inge Maux
Inge
Dunja Sowinetz
Tourist
HB
Helen Brugat
Tourist
CM
Carlos Mkutano
Salama
GM
Gabriel Mwarua
Mohammed
JH
Josphat Hamisi
Josphat
AM
Anderson Mutisya
Stripper
Maria Hofstätter
Anna Maria
Melanie Lenz
Melanie
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$3.6M
Budget
$24K
Revenue
-99%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
Société Parisienne de Production
Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion
Tatfilm
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
121 min (2h 1m)
Language
German
Country
AT
Rating
6.7/10 (219 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$3,600,000
Box Office
$24,267
Profit
$-3,575,733
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Paradise: Love about?
On the beaches of Kenya they’re known as "Sugar Mamas" —European women who seek out African boys selling love to earn a living. Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian and mother of a daughter entering puberty, travels to this vacation paradise, moving from beach to beach.
How long is Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love has a runtime of 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Who directed Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love was directed by Ulrich Seidl.
Who stars in Paradise: Love?
The cast of Paradise: Love includes Margarethe Tiesel, Peter Kazungu, Inge Maux, Dunja Sowinetz, Helen Brugat.
How much did Paradise: Love make at the box office?
Paradise: Love earned $24,267 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,600,000.
What is the rating of Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 219 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (7)
beach
crocodile
racial segregation
kenya
male prostitution
class differences
older woman younger man relationship