I Was at Home, But

I Was at Home, But (Ich war zuhause, aber) is a 2019 German drama film directed by Angela Schanelec. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. At Berlin, Schanelec won the Silver Bear for Best Director. The film also competed at the 34th Mar del Plata International Film Festival, where Schanelec was awarded with the Silver Ástor for Best Director.

Plot
The film follows the existential conflict between a mother and teachers over a 14-year-old student returning home after being missing for a week.

Cast

 * Maren Eggert as Astrid
 * Clara Möller as Flo
 * Jakob Lassalle as Phillip
 * Franz Rogowski as Lars
 * Alan Williams as Herr Meisner
 * Devid Striesow as Gertjan
 * Lilith Stangenberg as Claudia

Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on  reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "I Was at Home, But... withholds easy gratification, but viewers who settle into its austere rhythms will be rewarded with a story rich with meaning."