Unknown Friend

Unknown Friend

80 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 8, 1999

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.

Unknown Friend

80 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 8, 1999

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.
Producers ZDF, German Film and Television Academy Berlin
Original title Fremde Freundin
Directors Anne Høegh Krohn
Writers

Cast

Inga Busch

as Katrin

Antonio Wannek

as Kevin

Mario Mentrup

as Harald

Isabel Tuengerthal

as Jeanette

Dirk Borchardt

as Fred

Heidemarie Schneider

as Ellens Mutter

Markus Böttcher

as Immobilienmakler

Birol Ünel

as Moritz