Drama · East Germany · 1980 · 1h 25m

Escapade

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Director

Cast

Renate Geißler as Edith Matthuschek Uwe Zerbe as Wolfgang Matthuschek Renate von Wangenheim as Helene Vogelsang Henry Hübchen as Peters Horst Rehberg as Toy Salesman Tobias Zander as Danilo Matthuschek

Crew

Hans-Jürgen Kruse — Director of Photography Helga Emmrich — Editor Evelyn Schmidt — Writer Hans-Jürgen Kruse — Writer Regina Weicker — Writer

Synopsis

Edith and Wolfgang have led a fairly harmonious family life for many years, together with their son Danilo. Edith has long since got over Wolfgang's infidelity twelve years ago, which resulted in a daughter. Every now and then he visits 12-year-old Sandra, simply fulfilling his fatherly duties. But suddenly the girl appears at the door.

Mood & Themes

woman director husband cheating on wife

Key Collaborators

Evelyn Schmidt Director Hans-Jürgen Kruse Director of Photography Helga Emmrich Editor Evelyn Schmidt Writer Hans-Jürgen Kruse Writer Regina Weicker Writer

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