Overview

Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama

Cast

Sebastian Koch, Katja Riemann, Barbara Auer, Sylvester Groth, Tobias Moretti, Robert Gwisdek, Elisa Schlott, David Bredin

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What is "The Weekend" about?

Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama

When was "The Weekend" released?

The Weekend was released in 2012.

Who stars in "The Weekend"?

The cast includes Sebastian Koch, Katja Riemann, Barbara Auer, Sylvester Groth.

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