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Coming Out
“In the end, you have to follow your heart.”
6.5 / 10• 1989• 1h 53m•NR• German
DramaRomance
Storyline
Philipp, a closeted teacher, is dating a female colleague to keep up appearances. One night he stumbles into a gay bar and falls for a man. Transformed by this love, he is no longer afraid to face up to who he is.
Cast & Crew
Matthias Freihof
Philipp Klarmann
Lead
Dagmar Manzel
Tanja
Dirk Kummer
Matthias
Michael Gwisdek
Achim
Werner Dissel
Älterer Homosexueller Walter
Gudrun Ritter
Frau Möllemann / Serviererin
Walfriede Schmitt
Philipps Mutter Frau Klarmann
Axel Wandtke
Jakob
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Heiner Carow's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Coming Out is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
