The Innocent
2018 · 114 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama
Ruth is committed to her work, her family, and her faith, but when an ex-lover is released from prison and comes back into her life, her convictions are threatened.
Directed by Simon Jaquemet · Written by Simon Jaquemet
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Judith Hofmann Ruth -
Christian Kaiser Hanspeter - T Thomas Schüpbach Andreas
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Anna Tenta Meike - U Urs-Peter Wolters Paul
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Jonas Rüegg Tierarzt -
Sebastian Krähenbühl Polizist
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