Beyond the Blue Border
Jenseits der blauen Grenze
Synopsis
GDR, August 1989: Hanna and Andreas became a target of the secret police and had to give up their plans for their future studies and desired professions. Instead, they face arbitrariness, mistrust and reprisals. Their only chance for a self-determined life lies in fleeing across the Baltic Sea. Fifty kilometres of water separate them from freedom - and only a thin connecting rope around their wrists saves them from absolute loneliness.
Top Cast
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Lena Urzendowsky
Hanna Klein
Willi Geitmann
Andreas Kuschwitz
Jannis Veihelmann
Jens Blum
Winnie Böwe
Rita Kuschwitz
Ronny Miersch
Hausmeister Zschoche
Stefan Mocker
Falk Kuschwitz
Torsten Ranft
Dr. Hübner
Norbert Stöß
Nachbar Sommer
Jörg Westphal
Sportfunktionär Behrens
Bernhard Conrad
Olaf Klein
Pauline Knof
Elisabeth Klein
Jonas Leonhardi
Trainer Ulrich
Isabel Schosnig
Frau Karlow
Mareike Beykirch
Frau Kröger
Uwe Preuss
Direktor Schneider
Nadine Pape
Intershop-Verkäuferin
Martin Neuhaus
Segler 1
Pablo Striebeck
Segler 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis Wettbewerb Spielfilm
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Neumann, Dorit Linke
- Original Score
- Dominik Matzka
- Original Title
- Jenseits der blauen Grenze
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Wood Water Films, SWR, ARTE, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Neumann
Sarah Neumann, Dorit Linke
Dominik Matzka
Nikolaus Schreiber
Elena Schmidt
Arto Sebastian, Karoline Henkel, Jasper Mielke, Felix Schreiber, Nicola Pantzke
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Neumann
Director
Elena Schmidt
Editor
Arto Sebastian
Producer
Nikolaus Schreiber
Director of Photography
Karoline Henkel
Producer
Jasper Mielke
Producer
Sarah Neumann
Writer
Lorena Hahn
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Blue Border
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond the Blue Border about?
GDR, August 1989: Hanna and Andreas became a target of the secret police and had to give up their plans for their future studies and desired professions. Instead, they face arbitrariness, mistrust and reprisals. Their only chance for a self-determined life lies in fleeing across the Baltic Sea. Fifty kilometres of water separate them from freedom - and only a thin connecting rope around their wrists saves them from absolute loneliness.
Who directed Beyond the Blue Border?
Beyond the Blue Border was directed by Sarah Neumann.
Who stars in Beyond the Blue Border?
The principal cast of Beyond the Blue Border includes Lena Urzendowsky, Willi Geitmann, Jannis Veihelmann, Winnie Böwe, Ronny Miersch.
When was Beyond the Blue Border released and how long is it?
Beyond the Blue Border was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond the Blue Border?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond the Blue Border was composed by Dominik Matzka.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond the Blue Border?
Beyond the Blue Border holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).