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The satirical film is about the liquidation of a sewing machine combine by the Treuhandanstalt (THA) in the town of Altenburg in Thuringia. The company is ailing. The (corrupt) officer in charge at the THA wants to close the company and give the property to the West German entrepreneur Theo Krautinger for just one Deutschmark. Plant manager Blacher and his accountant Bienlein thwart this plan by presenting a Korean investor. This investor is in fact the Vietnamese temporary worker Hua ... The film was partly shot on the premises of the THA.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious lawyer takes on a case defending a woman accused of murdering her husband. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes increasingly entangled in her life and the dark secrets surrounding the crime. He finds himself torn between his professional duty and his growing personal feelings for the accused.
Critical Reception
The film was met with a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its suspenseful narrative and strong performances, while others found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and the lead actor's performance.
Criticized for a plot that felt somewhat underdeveloped and clichéd.
The film successfully builds suspense but struggles with a satisfying resolution.
Google audience: Audience reviews were largely split, with some appreciating the thriller elements and the moral dilemmas presented, while others felt the story did not live up to its potential.
Fun Fact
The film marked one of the earlier significant roles for Thomas Kretschmann, who would later go on to international fame in films like 'The Pianist' and 'King Kong'.
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