Plot Summary
It is 1988. Jacob, from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth in East Germany. When they secretly meet in East Berlin, it seems the Stasi (secret police) knows about it. When Jacob visits her village, someone informs on him and he is deported. Elisabeth knows who begrudges her this love and takes her revenge. Critics note that in this film, director Heiner Carow revisits the themes of his 1972 smash hit, The Legend of Paul and Paula, which became a cult film throughout Germany.
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Heiner Carow
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What is the TMDB rating of The Mistake?
It has a TMDB rating of 4.7/10 based on 6 votes.
Who directed The Mistake?
The Mistake was directed by Heiner Carow and released in 1992.
How long is The Mistake?
The Mistake has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1992-03-19
- Status
- Released