Heimweh nach drüben (2007)
This TV movie focuses on an average East German citizen, who accidentally becomes a Cold War victim. Shortly before his wedding day, East German Stephan Busemann goes to West Germany to attend his brother Hubert's fiftieth birthday. At the same time, his son Martin and his daughter-in-law Bettina flee their communist home country in a balloon, what Stephan didn't know. As the East Germans believe he helped them to escape, he isn't allowed to return, so Martin writes a letter to the country's leader Erich Honecker. However, now the West Germans think that Stephan is a spy.
Director: Hajo Gies
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: October 3, 2007
Cast
- Wolfgang Stumph - Stephan Busemann
- Katrin Sass - Eva Linde
- Jürgen Tarrach - Hubert Busemann
- Steffen Groth - Martin Busemann
- Winnie Böwe - Bettina Busemann
- Bernd Michael Lade - Kurt Hempel
- Franziska Troegner - Renate Giering
- Udo Schenk - Stasi-Mitarbeiter Strassmann
- Rolf Kanies - Anwalt Dr. Spies
- Peter Fitz - CPD-Vorsitzender Wilfried Ahlert
Production: ARD
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hajo Gies
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heimweh nach drüben about?
- This TV movie focuses on an average East German citizen, who accidentally becomes a Cold War victim. Shortly before his wedding day, East German Stephan Busemann goes to West Germany to attend his brother Hubert's fiftieth birthday. At the same time, his son Martin and his daughter-in-law Bettina flee their communist home country in a balloon, what Stephan didn't know. As the East Germans believe he helped them to escape, he isn't allowed to return, so Martin writes a letter to the country's leader Erich Honecker. However, now the West Germans think that Stephan is a spy.
- Who directed Heimweh nach drüben?
- Heimweh nach drüben was directed by Hajo Gies.
- Who stars in Heimweh nach drüben?
- Heimweh nach drüben stars Wolfgang Stumph, Katrin Sass, Jürgen Tarrach, Steffen Groth, Winnie Böwe, Bernd Michael Lade.
- What genre is Heimweh nach drüben?
- Heimweh nach drüben is a Comedy film.
- Where was Heimweh nach drüben produced?
- Heimweh nach drüben was produced in Germany.