A coextruded multi-layer film has at least one starch blend layer of a modified thermoplastic starch blend that contains more than 1% to 10% water and at least one polyester layer of a biodegradable polyester. The starch blend layer contains no polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer of at least a first and a second randomly repeating monomer units. The coextruded multi-layer film is stretched after coextrusion and is suitable for packaging food.