Good Bye, Lenin!

Good Bye, Lenin!

Directed by Wolfgang Becker
20032hr 1min

"Good Bye, Lenin!" tells the heartwarming and humorous story of Alex Kerner, who aims to shield his beloved mother from tumultuous truths for the sake of her fragile heart. When his mother wakes up from a coma only to find Germany dramatically transformed after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Alex embarks on a wild adventure to recreate the life she once knew before her health falters. Hovering between reality and pretense, Alex crafts an elaborate charade to insulate his increasingly curious mother from the jarring realities of a post-German reunification world.

As Alex navigates treacherous waters of elaborate deceptions, viewers are taken on a captivating journey through a son's unconditional love and loyalty to protect his mother at all costs. With a perfect blend of heartfelt moments and comedic eccentricities, "Good Bye, Lenin!" presents a unique blend of nostalgia, wit, and family bonds bound to captivate audiences from start to finish. Join Alex in a clever race against time as he transforms East Berlin seamlessly into the deceptive lifeline preserving his mother's delicate world intact. Secrets unfurl, hearts are tested, and laughter abounds in this delightful cinematic masterpiece that reminds us that sometimes love conquers all.

Cast

Daniel Brühl

Michael Gwisdek

Klapprath

Michael Gwisdek

Jürgen Vogel

"The Chick"

Jürgen Vogel

Katrin Sass

Burghart Klaußner

Alex's Father

Burghart Klaußner

Maria Simon

Peter Kurth

"X-TV" Boss

Peter Kurth

Christine Schorn

Ms. Schäfer

Christine Schorn

Martin Brambach

Fritz Roth

Guard at Coca-Cola

Fritz Roth

Alexander Beyer

Hans-Uwe Bauer

Dr. Mewes

Hans-Uwe Bauer

Chulpan Khamatova

Florian Lukas

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Ambulance Driver

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Ernst-Georg Schwill

Taxi Driver

Ernst-Georg Schwill

Hanna Schwamborn

Jürgen Holtz

Mr. Ganske

Jürgen Holtz

Armin Dillenberger

Bank Teller

Armin Dillenberger

Jochen Stern

Mr. Mehlert

Jochen Stern

Rainer Werner

Stasi in Denim Jacket

Rainer Werner

Marc Bischoff

Young Ward Doctor

Marc Bischoff

Michael Gerber

Stefan Walz

"Sigmund Jähn"

Stefan Walz

Eberhard Kirchberg

Dr. Wagner

Eberhard Kirchberg

Laureen Hatscher

Baby Paula (1 year)

Laureen Hatscher

Mennan Yapo

Flea Market Vendor

Mennan Yapo

Jelena Kratz

Ariane (13 years)

Jelena Kratz

Robert Störr

Official at Award Ceremony

Robert Störr

Wolfgang Stein

Cucumber Man

Wolfgang Stein

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