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The Border Guard

7.019931h 3mMovieDrama

Hermann Hoffstedt worked for 30 years as a controller at the GDR border. After the reunification Hermann was released. He refuses to accept the reality. Day after day he drives to the deserted border crossing point and does his work.

DirectorStefan Trampe
WriterUwe Mann

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Cast · Directed by Stefan Trampe

HBHermann Beyer
Hermann Beyer
Hermann Hoffstedt
UKUlrike Krumbiegel
Ulrike Krumbiegel
Marianne / Inge
MGMichael Gwisdek
Michael Gwisdek
Rolf

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