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| Alexandru Margineanu | ... | Mihai Reinholtz | |
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Razvan Enciu | ... | Emil Reinholtz |
| Ovidiu Schumacher | ... | William Reinholtz | |
| Susanne Bormann | ... | Ulrike von Syberg | |
| Manuel Klein | ... | Hans-Uwe Janson | |
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Doru Ana | ... | Securitate-Offizier Juganar |
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Marcela Nistor | ... | Neli |
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Lutz Blochberger | ... | East German Hauptmann Heinrichs |
| Ana Ularu | ... | Dr. Sanda Berceanu | |
| Florin Galan | ... | Catalin | |
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Friedrich Schilha | ... | Gatekeeper Otto |
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Colin Buzoianu | ... | Securitate-Officer Renner |
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Mihai Penisoara | ... | Romanian Officer |
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Liliana Balica | ... | Nurse |
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Roxana Sabau-Nica | ... | Nurse |
The story is set in 1968, when a Romanian-German family from the city of Arad starts a journey to the German Democratic Republic, where the older son, Mihai, hopes that surgical intervention for his ailing father will restore the family's harmony. Accompanied by Emil, the younger brother, they will be caught in the aftermath of the Prague Spring, which will alter their plans. Written by Anonymous
I loved the film. The historical context is not precise, but does not have to be, its just a tool to illustrate that despite the social situation people may carry the problems within themselves. The same political system may raise different type of people... Or like Emil says: " They have everything, but do not enjoy it, I want to be at home to enjoy all these things..." Great acting, great music, beautiful photography, the movie justifies and praises the life as it is with its comic and sad sides.