The Girl in the Lift (1991)

6.1/10 96 min Drama Romance

Overview

Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.

Cast

Barbara Sommer

Regine

Rolf Lukoschek

Frank

Karin Gregorek

Direktorin

Monika Lennartz

Klassenlehrerin

Rita Feldmeier

Franks Mutter

Hanns-Jörn Weber

Franks Vater

Martin Seifert

Betrunkener

Gert Grasse

Professor

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