Jerichow
2008 · 92 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama
In a small Northern German town, a dishonourably discharged Afghanistan veteran is offered a job as a deliveryman by an alcoholic Turkish entrepreneur, through which the former meets the latter's gorgeous wife.
Directed by Christian Petzold · Written by Christian Petzold
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Benno Fürmann Thomas -
Nina Hoss Laura -
Hilmi Sözer Ali Özkan -
André Hennicke Leon -
Claudia Geisler-Bading Sachbearbeiterin -
Marie Gruber Kassiererin -
Knut Berger Polizist
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