Unknown Friend
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.
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Anne Høegh Krohn Director
First release September 8, 1999 · Produced in Germany · Production ZDF
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Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
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ZDF
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Original title
Fremde Freundin
Original language
German
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German
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Germany · September 8, 1999
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