Movie: Unknown Friend

Top 10 Billed Cast

Karoline Eichhorn
Karoline Eichhorn

Ellen

Inga Busch
Inga Busch

Katrin

Antonio Wannek
Antonio Wannek

Kevin

Mario Mentrup
Mario Mentrup

Harald

Isabel Tuengerthal
Isabel Tuengerthal

Jeanette

Dirk Borchardt
Dirk Borchardt

Fred

Michaela Winterstein
Michaela Winterstein

Marit

Heidemarie Schneider
Heidemarie Schneider

Ellens Mutter

Markus Böttcher
Markus Böttcher

Immobilienmakler

Birol Ünel
Birol Ünel

Moritz

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    After five years in prison, Ellen is ‘’out’’ and ready to come to terms with her past. She begins by looking for Katrin, who was present the night of the crime. Hearing Katrin’s voice on the radio and learning that she is a DJ at a local nightclub, Ellen decides to go and wait for her at the door. At first, Katrin is frightened and does not want anything to do with Ellen. However Ellen persists. Flashbacks fill in the history of Katrin’s relationship with an abusive husband and her intimate relationship with Ellen. It soon becomes clear that Ellen’s devotion for Katrin is no less potent than before. Gradually Katrin yields to Ellen’s wishes. Before long, past events catch up with them an unexpected sting in the tail reveals a major twist.

  • Release Date

    1999-09-08

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    Deutsch
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