The Man on the Other Side
“All's fair in love and Cold War”
Synopsis
Bonn, West Germany, 1974, in the middle of the Cold War. Young government official Sophie Zimmermann is being hunted and the only way to survive is to find out the identity of the man she knows as Dieter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Inca Imperial International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Lim
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcus Lim
- Original Score
- Pablo Anson
- Original Title
- The Man on the Other Side
- Country of Origin
- Singapore, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Militancy Filmed Entertainment, Doghouse Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Lim
Marcus Lim
Pablo Anson
Joris Bölt
Che Villanueva, Marcus Lim
Thomas Hillenbrand, Marcus Lim
Department Leadership Roster
Pablo Anson
Original Music Composer
Marcus Lim
Screenplay
Thomas Hillenbrand
Producer
Marcus Lim
Producer
Joris Bölt
Director of Photography
Marcus Lim
Director
Céline Ahlbrecht
Production Design
Che Villanueva
Editor
Marcus Lim
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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MNR
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***2021***
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man on the Other Side
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man on the Other Side about?
Bonn, West Germany, 1974, in the middle of the Cold War. Young government official Sophie Zimmermann is being hunted and the only way to survive is to find out the identity of the man she knows as Dieter.
Who directed The Man on the Other Side?
The Man on the Other Side was directed by Marcus Lim.
Who stars in The Man on the Other Side?
The principal cast of The Man on the Other Side includes Mari Bensel, Nils Schulz, James Carney, Jörg Malchow, Christoph Felix Degener.
When was The Man on the Other Side released and how long is it?
The Man on the Other Side was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man on the Other Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man on the Other Side was composed by Pablo Anson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man on the Other Side?
The Man on the Other Side holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).