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Seitensprung in den Tod
During a business trip to Berlin, family man Martin flirts with the smart Corinna and, despite initial pangs of conscience, ends up in bed with her. The next morning, it turns out that Corinna has AIDS...
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Plot Summary
A seemingly peaceful family man finds his life unraveling when he becomes entangled in a dangerous affair. As the relationship escalates, it draws him into a dark world of crime and suspicion, forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions. The investigation into a related crime intensifies, putting him and those close to him in peril.
Critical Reception
This German crime thriller received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and compelling performances, particularly from its lead actors. While some critics noted predictable plot elements, many found the film to be an engaging and well-executed example of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful narrative and tense atmosphere.
The performances of the main cast were often highlighted as a strong point.
Some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat conventional for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented on Google's platform, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of user likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a series of German crime dramas that gained popularity in the late 1990s, often exploring complex moral dilemmas within a contemporary setting.
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