Zwischen Nacht und Tag(2004)
A calm, balanced subway driver witnesses a woman throwing herself in front of his train. The memory of the event haunts him. The film depicts the effects of the trauma on the man, his psyche, his family and friends, and his own life. An intense drama about confronting death and questioning the meaning of life.
Movie: Zwischen Nacht und Tag
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Achim Maerz
Vera
Achims Freund
Klaus
Paul
Dieter
Barkeeperin
Therapeut
Pierre
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A calm, balanced subway driver witnesses a woman throwing herself in front of his train. The memory of the event haunts him. The film depicts the effects of the trauma on the man, his psyche, his family and friends, and his own life. An intense drama about confronting death and questioning the meaning of life.
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2004-06-27
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