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Katta aka Katta Katastrof is a lovable, clumsy, well-meaning teen who is often her own worst enemy. After a particularly embarrassing moment in front of her class, she makes a birthday wish for the ability to turn back time and reverse embarrassing situations. Her wish is granted in the form of a phone app that allows you to turn back time for a few minutes. It's too late to reverse the earlier embarrassment, but she sets out with her new "super-power" to navigate the difficult social drama at school. This creates many funny situations and even with her new power, Katta sometimes manages to screw things up. Actress Molly Persson becomes Katta (don't call her Katinka) and shines in the lead role. The supporting cast are pretty terrific too. There is a reason this show has such a high rating. It's so much fun and truly funny. Highly recommended.

The Dutch know how to do these school dramas. The stories are realistic, relevant, and interesting. The characters have actual depth to them and are not just the stereotypical nerd vs. Jock vs. Popular kid, etc. And while the individuals remain true to their own specific character, they can also surprise you.

The story centers around a group of students in the same mentor les - H3L. The teacher is passive and tries too hard to befriend the kids, so they pretty much run over him. Many different topics are explored through the students such as drugs, sexual orientation, mental health, and even death. This is not a sanitized story as is so common with similar shows in the U. S.

This is a beautiful film in many ways and I am so glad that I watched it. I miss the time when Disney used to make films like this. (Theirs all seem to be animated and/ or super power / fantasy now.) I will definitely be looking for more German films like this to enjoy.