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

Rolf Lukoschek

Karin Gregorek

Monika Lennartz

Klassenlehrerin

Rita Feldmeier

Hanns-Jörn Weber

Martin Seifert

Gert Grasse

Professor

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