Unknown Friend (1999)

Genre : Drama, TV Movie

Runtime : 1H 20M

Director : Anne Høegh Krohn

Synopsis

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.

Actors

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

Crews

Anne Høegh Krohn
Anne Høegh Krohn
Director

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