Storyline
In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who after many years is about to be promoted in the highest government ranks. He is anxious to maintain a squeaky clean image. His daughter is Isabelle. The young and friendly Kalle returns after spending many years in jail for his escape attempts. He doesn't know exactly who blew the whistle, but his friend Skrodt is definitely under suspicion. Kalle returns to ostensibly renew the friendship and to see Isabelle whom he loves. The duplicitous friendship between the two men becomes the main focus of the story which features interesting plot twists at the end.
Cast & Crew
Manfred Krug
Otto Skrodt
Lead
Ulrich Mühe
Karl 'Kalle' Kaminski
Meret Becker
Isabelle Skrodt
Klaus Manchen
Führungsoffizier Werner
Marijam Agischewa
Mandy Skrodt
Hanns Zischler
Minister
MV
Margret Völker
Briefträgerin
JC
Jean Claude Mawila
Martin - Isabelles Freund
What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lienhard Wawrzyn's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Blue One is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
