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The Longing

5.8(8)20021h 34m1

It is set in a dreary village in the Schwabian-Frankish Forest where the seemingly reserved Lena lives with her tyrant of a husband, Johannes, in a loveless marriage. Johannes is the village's spiritual leader and Lena is his faithful, ever-ready-to-serve wife. Lena's daily life is characterized by grinding monotony, a life narrowly circumscribed by nursing, organ playing and the duties of the marriage bed. The mysterious murder of a village girl suddenly knocks this humdrum existence off its tracks. In the wake of these events Lena discovers the affection and tenderness for which she has always longed in Paul, the village mechanic. This encounter is the start of an emancipation that leads her not to reveal Paul's secret regarding the girl's murder, for fear of losing her newly won piece of happiness. In turn it means she has to remain silent, as she has always done in her many years of marriage. So it is that this love ultimately turns Lena herself into a fallen angel.

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    5.8/10

    8 votes

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Language
German
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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical8 Aug 2002

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When was The Longing released?
The Longing was released on 8 August 2002.
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What is the rating of The Longing?
The Longing holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 8 votes.
Who directed The Longing?
The Longing (2002) was directed by Iain Dilthey.
How long is The Longing?
The Longing runs for 1h 34m.

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