The Lives of Others

2006 · Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

A tragic love story set in East Berlin with the backdrop of an undercover Stasi controlled culture. Stasi captain Wieler is ordered to follow author Dreyman and plunges deeper and deeper into his life until he reaches the threshold of doubting the system.

drama romance thriller

Cast: Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Mühe, Hildegard Schroedter, Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Tukur, Marie Gruber, Hans-Uwe Bauer, Charly Hübner, Kai Ivo Baulitz, Hinnerk Schönemann

Rating: 8.044/10 from 3,068 votes