Valley of the Innocent
Tal der Ahnungslosen
Synopsis
Police officer Eva Meyer re-visits the orphanage where she grew up with the intent of unraveling her confused identity. Stasi archives reveal that her birth was the result of a one-night stand between her mother and one of her husband’s students, a Kenyan. Her family’s plot to hide her birth, metaphorically mirrors Germany’s suppressed history in this noire thriller.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Branwen Okpako
- Original Title
- Tal der Ahnungslosen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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What is Valley of the Innocent about?
Police officer Eva Meyer re-visits the orphanage where she grew up with the intent of unraveling her confused identity. Stasi archives reveal that her birth was the result of a one-night stand between her mother and one of her husband’s students, a Kenyan. Her family’s plot to hide her birth, metaphorically mirrors Germany’s suppressed history in this noire thriller.
Who directed Valley of the Innocent?
Valley of the Innocent was directed by Branwen Okpako.
Who stars in Valley of the Innocent?
The principal cast of Valley of the Innocent includes Kirsten Block, Johannes Brandrup, Angelica Domröse, Florian Panzner, Leonie Brüggenwerth.
When was Valley of the Innocent released and how long is it?
Valley of the Innocent was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.