Karger

Karger

2007 · 88 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

The film tells the story of a steel worker named Karger who is living in the Saxon town of Riesa. Personal as well as professional changes force him to turn his back on his home town that he had never left in his whole life and to enter unknown territory. On his way into the unknown, Karger has to bid many painful farewells. However, he faces them in his characteristic indifferent manner.

Directed by Elke Hauck · Written by Elke Hauck

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