The Girl in the Lift
1991•1h 36m•6.1•Released
DramaRomance
Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.
Director
Herrmann Zschoche
Writer
Gabriele Herzog
Languages
German
Studio
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Cast
Barbara Sommer
Regine
Rolf Lukoschek
Frank
Karin Gregorek
Direktorin
Monika Lennartz
Klassenlehrerin
Rita Feldmeier
Franks Mutter
Henry Schroeder
Mischa
Diane Damerau
Sybille
Hanns-Jörn Weber
Franks Vater
Maximilian Löser
Becker
Martin Seifert
Betrunkener
Karin Reif
Reginas Mutter
Gert Grasse
Professor
Peter Friedrichson
Hausmeister
Anne Wollner
Haushälterin
Karin Beewen
Sekretärin
Production
Company
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Company
DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
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