Beyond the Wall
Jenseits der Mauer
Synopsis
In September 1974, at the Bösebrücke border crossing between East and West Germany, Heike and Ulrich Molitor, along with their two little children, are caught trying to escape to the West. As a punishment the parents are presented with a terrible decision: they will be permitted to leave for West Germany with their seven-year-old son Klaus, but their two-year-old daughter Miriam must remain in East Germany and will be given up for adoption. If the Molitors refuse these conditions, they will both be imprisoned for a year—and both their children will be taken from them. This situation forms the basis for an emotional story in which various destinies in East and West intertwine, reaching a dramatic climax with the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Henriette Confurius
Rebecca Pramann / Miriam Molitor
Katja Flint
Heike Molitor
Edgar Selge
Ulrich Molitor
Herbert Knaup
Frank Pramann
Ulrike Krumbiegel
Susanne Pramann
Renate Krößner
Brigitte Schröder
Veit Stübner
Karl-Heinz Schröder
Franz Dinda
Klaus Molitor
Hanno Koffler
Victor
Moritz Grove
Nils Dreher
Nina Franoszek
Clara Dreher
Wolfgang Winkler
Hermann
Dieter Okras
Alexander Schmeisser
Karina Plachetka
Sandra Michaelis
Armin Dillenberger
Offizier
Michael Schenk
Stasi-Offizier
Thomas Hinrich
Thomas Huber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friedemann Fromm
- Screenplay & Story
- Holger Karsten Schmidt
- Original Score
- Stefan Mertin
- Original Title
- Jenseits der Mauer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Ziegler Film, WDR, MDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friedemann Fromm
Holger Karsten Schmidt
Stefan Mertin
Hanno Lentz
Eva Schnare
Regina Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Eva Schnare
Editor
Holger Karsten Schmidt
Writer
Hanno Lentz
Director of Photography
Regina Ziegler
Producer
Friedemann Fromm
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond the Wall about?
In September 1974, at the Bösebrücke border crossing between East and West Germany, Heike and Ulrich Molitor, along with their two little children, are caught trying to escape to the West. As a punishment the parents are presented with a terrible decision: they will be permitted to leave for West Germany with their seven-year-old son Klaus, but their two-year-old daughter Miriam must remain in East Germany and will be given up for adoption. If the Molitors refuse these conditions, they will both be imprisoned for a year—and both their children will be taken from them. This situation forms the basis for an emotional story in which various destinies in East and West intertwine, reaching a dramatic climax with the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Who directed Beyond the Wall?
Beyond the Wall was directed by Friedemann Fromm.
Who stars in Beyond the Wall?
The principal cast of Beyond the Wall includes Henriette Confurius, Katja Flint, Edgar Selge, Herbert Knaup, Ulrike Krumbiegel.
When was Beyond the Wall released and how long is it?
Beyond the Wall was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond the Wall was composed by Stefan Mertin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond the Wall?
Beyond the Wall holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).