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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.
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How long is The Mistake?
The Mistake has a runtime of 1h 44m (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed The Mistake?
The Mistake was directed by Heiner Carow and released in 1992.
What genre is The Mistake?
The Mistake is a Drama film (1992).
Who stars in The Mistake?
The cast of The Mistake includes Angelica Domröse, Gottfried John, Dagmar Manzel, Katja Paryla, Jörg Gudzuhn.
What is the TMDB rating for The Mistake?
The Mistake has a TMDB rating of 4.7/10 based on 6 votes.
