Year: 1985
Runtime: 97 mins
Language: German
Director: Rainer Simon
During World War I, German soldiers Karl and Richard become close friends in a POW. After Karl escapes, he takes refuge in Richard’s home, posing as his husband. Richard’s wife Anna, hoping for her husband’s return, discovers the deception, as Richard is alive. The drama about switched identity won the Grand Prix at the 1985 Berlin Film Festival.
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