Escapade

Feb 14, 1980

1h 25m

★ 5.0

Overview

Edith and Wolfgang have led a fairly harmonious family life for many years, together with their son Danilo. Edith has long since got over Wolfgang's infidelity twelve years ago, which resulted in a daughter. Every now and then he visits 12-year-old Sandra, simply fulfilling his fatherly duties. But suddenly the girl appears at the door.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

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Cast

Edith Matthuschek

Renate Geißler

Wolfgang Matthuschek

Uwe Zerbe

Helene Vogelsang

Renate von Wangenheim

Peters

Henry Hübchen

Toy Salesman

Horst Rehberg

Danilo Matthuschek

Tobias Zander

Mrs. Müller

Karin Beewen

Irene

Ursula Braun

Elfriede

Angela Brunner

Mrs. Vorwerk

Johanna Clas

Man in Bar

Peter Festersen

Saleswoman

Renate Heymer

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