Unknown Friend (1999)
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.
Cast
- Karoline Eichhorn - Ellen
- Inga Busch - Katrin
- Antonio Wannek - Kevin
- Mario Mentrup - Harald
- Isabel Tuengerthal - Jeanette
- Dirk Borchardt - Fred
- Michaela Winterstein - Marit
- Heidemarie Schneider - Ellens Mutter
- Markus Böttcher - Immobilienmakler
- Birol Ünel - Moritz
Keywords
bisexuality, murder
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Unknown Friend about?
- 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.
- Who directed Unknown Friend?
- Unknown Friend was directed by Anne Høegh Krohn.
- Who stars in Unknown Friend?
- Unknown Friend stars Karoline Eichhorn, Inga Busch, Antonio Wannek, Mario Mentrup, Isabel Tuengerthal, Dirk Borchardt.
- How long is Unknown Friend?
- Unknown Friend has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Unknown Friend?
- Unknown Friend is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Unknown Friend produced?
- Unknown Friend was produced in Germany.