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The Blue One

In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who after many years is about to be promoted in the highest government ranks. He is anxious to maintain a squeaky clean image. His daughter is Isabelle. The young and friendly Kalle returns after spending many years in jail for his escape attempts. He doesn't know exactly who blew the whistle, but his friend Skrodt is definitely under suspicion. Kalle returns to ostensibly renew the friendship and to see Isabelle whom he loves. The duplicitous friendship between the two men becomes the main focus of the story which features interesting plot twists at the end.

Top Cast

  • Manfred Krug

    Manfred Krug

    Otto Skrodt

  • Ulrich Mühe

    Ulrich Mühe

    Karl 'Kalle' Kaminski

  • Meret Becker

    Meret Becker

    Isabelle Skrodt

  • Klaus Manchen

    Klaus Manchen

    Führungsoffizier Werner

  • Marijam Agischewa

    Marijam Agischewa

    Mandy Skrodt

  • Hanns Zischler

    Hanns Zischler

    Minister

  • Margret Völker

    Margret Völker

    Briefträgerin

  • Jean Claude Mawila

    Jean Claude Mawila

    Martin - Isabelles Freund

  • Lienhard Wawrzyn

    Lienhard Wawrzyn

    Stasi-Oberst Baum

Overview

In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who after many years is about to be promoted in the highest government ranks. He is anxious to maintain a squeaky clean image. His daughter is Isabelle. The young and friendly Kalle returns after spending many years in jail for his escape attempts. He doesn't know exactly who blew the whistle, but his friend Skrodt is definitely under suspicion. Kalle returns to ostensibly renew the friendship and to see Isabelle whom he loves. The duplicitous friendship between the two men becomes the main focus of the story which features interesting plot twists at the end.

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