Far from Berlin
Synopsis
East Berliner Dieter was working at a very low-level factory job when East and West Germany were unified. He has a very ill child to take care of who requires expensive and special treatments that are not covered by the state medical system. When he loses his job in the inevitable downsizing, he is approached by a sinister rich man to perform various off-the-books services for him, including spying on the rich man's wife. Reluctantly, he accepts the role of "friend" to this untrustworthy fellow. His child is becoming steadily worse, so when the requests of his "friend" include violent and unlawful actions, he does not feel able to refuse him outright.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith McNally
- Original Title
- Far from Berlin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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What is Far from Berlin about?
East Berliner Dieter was working at a very low-level factory job when East and West Germany were unified. He has a very ill child to take care of who requires expensive and special treatments that are not covered by the state medical system. When he loses his job in the inevitable downsizing, he is approached by a sinister rich man to perform various off-the-books services for him, including spying on the rich man's wife. Reluctantly, he accepts the role of "friend" to this untrustworthy fellow. His child is becoming steadily worse, so when the requests of his "friend" include violent and unlawful actions, he does not feel able to refuse him outright.
Who directed Far from Berlin?
Far from Berlin was directed by Keith McNally.
Who stars in Far from Berlin?
The principal cast of Far from Berlin includes Werner Stocker, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Tatjana Blacher, Fritz Schaap.
When was Far from Berlin released and how long is it?
Far from Berlin was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.