Two Lives
Zwei Leben
Europe 1990, the Berlin wall has just crumbled: Katrine, raised in East Germany, but now living in Norway for the last 20 years, is a “war child”; the result of a love relationship between a Norwegian woman and a German occupation soldier during World War II. She enjoys a happy family life with her mother, her husband, daughter and granddaughter. But when a lawyer asks her and her mother to witness in a trial against the Norwegian state on behalf of the war children, she resists. Gradually, a web of concealments and secrets is unveiled, until Katrine is finally stripped of everything, and her loved ones are forced to take a stand: What carries more weight, the life they have lived together, or the lie it is based on?
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Frequently asked questions about Two Lives
Where can I watch Two Lives in the United States?
Two Lives is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Two Lives for free?
Two Lives streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Two Lives?
Two Lives scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Two Lives?
Two Lives stars Juliane Köhler, Liv Ullmann, Sven Nordin, Ken Duken, and Dennis Storhøi. Georg Maas is the director.
How long is Two Lives?
Two Lives runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
When did Two Lives come out?
Two Lives was released on October 19, 2012.
Which studio made Two Lives?
Two Lives was produced by Helgeland Film, Zinnober Film- und Fernsehproduktion, and B&T Film in Germany and Norway.
How much did Two Lives make at the box office?
Two Lives grossed $1,649,260 worldwide.
What languages is Two Lives in?
Two Lives is in German and Norwegian, and its original language is German.
What language is Two Lives in?
Two Lives is in German, and its original title is Zwei Leben.
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