Julie Walking Home

In 1980s East Berlin, Julie, a woman whose husband is gravely ill, is presented with a desperate choice. A Russian scientist offers her a cure for her husband, but it requires her to become a surrogate mother for his child, carrying the baby to term in exchange for the life-saving medication. Julie must confront the moral and emotional complexities of this dangerous arrangement, navigating the oppressive regime and the precariousness of her situation.

Julie Walking Home received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at Katja Riemann's performance and the film's tense atmosphere. Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable or the pacing uneven, but it was generally seen as a compelling exploration of difficult ethical choices under extreme circumstances.

• Praised for its strong central performance by Katja Riemann.
• The film effectively builds a sense of suspense and moral dilemma.
• Some found the narrative a bit slow or conventional in its unfolding.

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The film was notably one of the last projects Susanne Lothar worked on before her passing in 2017.