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01/01/2016 Drama 0h 19m
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Overview

Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, the screen adaptation of Siegfried Lenz’s short story released in 1949 shows a snapshot in time of Mr. Schwamm, an indulgent husband and caring father, who wants so save his depressed son. During the pivotal night of this mission, he has an odd encounter: Paired up by destiny, he confides his troubles to a bitter and insensitive stranger, who in the very last minute manages to turn the story into a touching parable for kindness and humanity.

  1. Konstantinos Sampanis

    Director

  2. Siegfried Lenz

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Maurizio Magno

    Son

  2. Dirk Böhling

    Father

  3. Heinz Hoenig

    Hotel guest

  4. Wilfried Pucher

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Status
Released

Original Language
German

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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