His great-grandfather Ehe, a legendary German circus director, shares stories of his career, instilling in Santino a love for the nomadic life.

The film is a documentary road movie exploring Germany's last circus families, their unique lifestyle, and the power of belonging.

The film directed by Julia Lemke and Anna Koch, with the animations created by Magda Kreps and Lea Majeran.

Principal photography began in June 2023 in Hesse, Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg.

[6][7] Circusboy had its World premiere on 15 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation Kplus.