Fall for Me is an erotic thriller film from Germany that premiered on Netflix on August 21, 2025. Sherry Hormann is the director, while Stefanie Sycholt has written the script. W&B Television has managed the film's production. The film's official synopsis, as per Letterboxd, reads:
"Lilli is suspicious of her sister’s new fiance, but when an attractive stranger enters her life, she’s suddenly distracted by the thralls of desire."
There has reportedly been some intrigue around the actors and their roles. Keep reading to find out more!
Fall for Me cast and character guide
1) Svenja Jung as Lilli Funke
Svenja Jung plays the role of Lilli Funke, who works as an auditor and goes to Mallorca to meet her sister. Initially, she was having doubts about her own sister's fiancé. But her own life changes after she bumps into a man.
Jung has acted in films and series like The Empress (2022), Netflix's Dark (2020), and The Center of the World (2001).
2) Theo Trebs as Tom Sommer
Tom Sommer is a scammer posing as the manager of a nightclub. He is under the payroll of Nick, a powerful real estate mogul. Tom decides to target Lilli by convincing her to sell her real estate.
Theo Trebs has starred in German films like The White Ribbon (2009), which was a World War I period film and and Lessons of a Dream (2011).
3) Tijan Marei as Valeria

Valeria is Lilli's sister, who has remained a shadow of Lilli throughout her life. Due to this, she has developed an inferiority complex toward her elder sister, and her decisions reflect her complex emotions within the narrative.
Tijan Marei has starred in films including The Salvation of the World as We Know It (2021) and the Netflix horror film The Privilege, released in 2022.
4) Other cast members of the film
- Lucía Barrado as Girasol
- Victor Meutelet as Manu
- Antje Traue as Bea
- Thomas Kretschmann as Nick Ulterwalt
More about Fall for Me
Fall for Me is produced by Quirin Berg, Christina Henne, Max Wiedemann, and Friederike Weykamp. Marc Achenbach shot the film, while Martin Todsharow is the music composer.
FlixPatrol has reported that the film became the most-watched Netflix title globally right after its release. On August 23, the film earned 849 points and over 1,600 points in just two days, pushing the Netflix title, Kpop Demon Hunters, into the second spot.
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