Overview

It is 1988. Jacob, from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth in East Germany. When they secretly meet in East Berlin, it seems the Stasi (secret police) knows about it. When Jacob visits her village, someone informs on him and he is deported. Elisabeth knows who begrudges her this love and takes her revenge. Critics note that in this film, director Heiner Carow revisits the themes of his 1972 smash hit, The Legend of Paul and Paula, which became a cult film throughout Germany.

Cast

Angelica Domröse, Gottfried John, Dagmar Manzel, Katja Paryla, Jörg Gudzuhn, Günter Schubert, Dirk Kummer, Christine Harbort

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What is "The Mistake" about?

It is 1988. Jacob, from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth in East Germany. When they secretly meet in East Berlin, it seems the Stasi (secret police) knows about it. When Jacob visits her village, someone informs on him and he is deported. Elisabeth knows who begrudges her this love and takes her revenge. Critics note that in this film, director Heiner Carow revisits the themes of his 1972 smash hit, The Legend of Paul and Paula, which became a cult film throughout Germany.

When was "The Mistake" released?

The Mistake was released in 1992.

Who stars in "The Mistake"?

The cast includes Angelica Domröse, Gottfried John, Dagmar Manzel, Katja Paryla.