Shores of Hope (2012)
In this vivid historical drama set in 1980s East Germany, two dockworkers and best friends who dream of escaping the repressive regime are forced to choose their loyalties when the state police promise them safe passage out of the country — if they inform on their co-workers and union leader.
Director: Toke Constantin Hebbeln
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Cast
- Alexander Fehling - Cornelis Schmidt
- August Diehl - Andreas Hornung
- Phuong Thao Vu - Phuong Mai
- Ronald Zehrfeld - Matthias Schönherr
- Annika Blendl - Sabine Schönherr
- Sylvester Groth - Roman
- Rolf Hoppe - Oberst Seler
- Hans-Uwe Bauer - Ralfi
- Thomas Lawinky - Eberhard Fromm
- Michael Schenk - Dobroschke
Screenplay
Music: Nic Raine
Cinematography: Felix Novo de Oliveira
Editing: Simon Blasi
Production: Frisbeefilms, Hahn Film, ARD, UFA Cinema
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Toke Constantin Hebbeln
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shores of Hope about?
- In this vivid historical drama set in 1980s East Germany, two dockworkers and best friends who dream of escaping the repressive regime are forced to choose their loyalties when the state police promise them safe passage out of the country — if they inform on their co-workers and union leader.
- Who directed Shores of Hope?
- Shores of Hope was directed by Toke Constantin Hebbeln.
- Who stars in Shores of Hope?
- Shores of Hope stars Alexander Fehling, August Diehl, Phuong Thao Vu, Ronald Zehrfeld, Annika Blendl, Sylvester Groth.
- How long is Shores of Hope?
- Shores of Hope has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Shores of Hope?
- Shores of Hope is a Drama film.
- Where was Shores of Hope produced?
- Shores of Hope was produced in Germany.