Backhouse Bliss

Karl Erp is a middle-aged man with two children and a boring marriage. After starting an exciting affair with his intern, Miss Broder, he leaves his loveless marriage and moves in with his lover. Under pressure from Miss Broder’s mother, Karl once again promises marriage. He finds, however, that the excitement that drew him to her in the first place doesn’t carry over into their daily lives.

Country:

East Germany

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

97 minutes

Year:

1980

Director:

Herrmann Zschoche

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Company:

DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Cast:

Karl Erp

Fräulein Broder

Elisabeth Erp

Theo Haßler

Fred Mantek

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