Unknown Friend
08/09/1999
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.
Movie Information
Karoline Eichhorn
as Ellen
Inga Busch
as Katrin
Antonio Wannek
as Kevin
Mario Mentrup
as Harald
Isabel Tuengerthal
as Jeanette
Dirk Borchardt
as Fred
Michaela Winterstein
as Marit
Heidemarie Schneider
as Ellens Mutter
Markus Böttcher
as Immobilienmakler
Birol Ünel
as Moritz
