Heimweh nach drüben
Synopsis
This TV movie focuses on an average East German citizen, who accidentally becomes a Cold War victim. Shortly before his wedding day, East German Stephan Busemann goes to West Germany to attend his brother Hubert's fiftieth birthday. At the same time, his son Martin and his daughter-in-law Bettina flee their communist home country in a balloon, what Stephan didn't know. As the East Germans believe he helped them to escape, he isn't allowed to return, so Martin writes a letter to the country's leader Erich Honecker. However, now the West Germans think that Stephan is a spy.
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Wolfgang Stumph
Stephan Busemann
Katrin Sass
Eva Linde
Jürgen Tarrach
Hubert Busemann
Steffen Groth
Martin Busemann
Winnie Böwe
Bettina Busemann
Bernd Michael Lade
Kurt Hempel
Franziska Troegner
Renate Giering
Udo Schenk
Stasi-Mitarbeiter Strassmann
Rolf Kanies
Anwalt Dr. Spies
Peter Fitz
CPD-Vorsitzender Wilfried Ahlert
Günter Junghans
SED-Genosse Scholz
Bruno F. Apitz
Metzger
Benjamin Morik
BND-Beamter Scharschmidt
Herbert Olschok
Volkspolizist Willi
Otmar Richter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hajo Gies
- Original Title
- Heimweh nach drüben
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hajo Gies
Department Leadership Roster
Hajo Gies
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Heimweh nach drüben about?
This TV movie focuses on an average East German citizen, who accidentally becomes a Cold War victim. Shortly before his wedding day, East German Stephan Busemann goes to West Germany to attend his brother Hubert's fiftieth birthday. At the same time, his son Martin and his daughter-in-law Bettina flee their communist home country in a balloon, what Stephan didn't know. As the East Germans believe he helped them to escape, he isn't allowed to return, so Martin writes a letter to the country's leader Erich Honecker. However, now the West Germans think that Stephan is a spy.
Who directed Heimweh nach drüben?
Heimweh nach drüben was directed by Hajo Gies.
Who stars in Heimweh nach drüben?
The principal cast of Heimweh nach drüben includes Wolfgang Stumph, Katrin Sass, Jürgen Tarrach, Steffen Groth, Winnie Böwe.
When was Heimweh nach drüben released and how long is it?
Heimweh nach drüben was released in 2007 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heimweh nach drüben?
Heimweh nach drüben holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).