Lars is a "Romeo agent" from East Germany in the 1970s. His task is to go West, first to seduce and then to spy on Western women who worked in government or defense institutions.
Top-Rated Episodes
S1.E3
Lars manages to get an invitation from Sabine's family. Juliane tells her father about Klara's symptom. Tobias is interrogated by the Stasi.Sabine's dad becomes wary when Lars asks a question at ...
S1.E2
Lauren is twisted between her feelings for Lars and the responsibility she feels over her son Emil. When Lauren is out, Lars is given a new assignment: Sabine Cutter, a data analyst on the American ...
S1.E1
East-Berlin inspector Lars Weber is sent to West Berlin during his espionage training to make contact with the mysterious data analyst Lauren Faber, who works for the British Secret Service. His ...
Need some help finding the best things to watch on Netflix? Let our editors help you find what's trending and what's worth your time.
Related News
-
The week in TV: Roadkill; DNA; The Same Sky; Out of Her Mind and more
25 October 2020 | The Guardian - TV News -
Frank Doelger and Mark Huffam to Produce ‘The Swarm’ For European Pubcasters’ Pact The Alliance
26 February 2020 | Variety -
'Game Of Thrones', 'The Sopranos' director Alan Taylor boards Zdf, Beta’s 'The Swarm'
08 April 2019 | ScreenDaily
Doctors Jo Wilson, April Kepner, and Andrew DeLuca share the episodes they think are essential to understanding their characters.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: The Same Sky (2017)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
2 wins & 4 nominations.
See more awards »
Edit
Cast
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Lars is a "Romeo agent" from East Germany in the 1970s. His task is to go West, first to seduce and then to spy on Western women who worked in government or defense institutions.
Certificate:
See all certifications »Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia
In episode 1, series 1, the same extra, a young man dressed as a hippie is seen at the border crossing on supposedly two different occasions and wearing the same clothes. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Edit
Edit
See more on IMDbPro »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
GermanyRelease Date:
January 2017 (Germany) See more »Also Known As:
The Same Sky See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
EUR9 (estimated)Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
The show mainly revolves around Lars Weber (Tom Schilling) - A Romeo agent from East Germany sent out to seduce and retrieve information from certain female personnel of the West German government.
Though the plot seems deeply rooted in James Bond territory, the show quickly dispels this assumption by deviating from the generic alpha-male lead and instead opting for a young neophyte agent. One whose lack of experience leads him to act like an obedient schoolboy, scarcely questioning his superiors, still prone to rookie mistakes, but undoubtedly capable of maneuvering himself with impeccable finesse and apt vigilance.
Apart from Lars Weber is a multitude of well researched and astutely written characters and sub plots that successfully depict the daily struggles and momentary triumphs of Germans during the cold war. And while the story transpires in that era, many of its themes, such as the pursuit of freedom, the willingness to sacrifice oneself, or the unapologetic demonstration of fervent (albeit misguided) patriotism prove to be remarkably relevant to date.
The Same Sky is not a facile series that hinges itself on historical clichés and typical Hollywood thrills. It does not carelessly dismiss the east as a stifling communist dystopia nor does it gratify the west as a freedom-bloated paradise. Rather, it is a cleverly crafted opus that tells the story of the people of the cold war through an unbiased lens