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19861h 29m7.0(1)

The House on the River

Das Haus am Fluss

Drama
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1986-01-16
1h 29m
DE
Released
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About

1942. The members of the Voß family, mother, two daughters, a daughter-in-law, and a son-in-law, are living in a house at the river. A fellow soldier of son Paul, who fights at the eastern front, delivers his greetings and an embroidered Russian blouse for Emmi, Paul′s wife. Daughter Agnes, whose husband is also fighting in the war, receives a fur vest from the junior partner who is stalking her. Obviously, the vest is also loot from the eastern front. When the family receives news that Emmi′s husband has been killed in action, the war finally enters the house at the river. Emmi commits suicide while Agnes′s husband returns as a cripple from the war front. At home, he has to learn what a price his wife had to pay for the "Russian fur".

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Stream The House on the River online free in HD on CineFlixo. A well-rated drama movie originally produced in Alemán and released in 1986, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.

About The House on the River

1942. The members of the Voß family, mother, two daughters, a daughter-in-law, and a son-in-law, are living in a house at the river. A fellow soldier of son Paul, who fights at the eastern front, delivers his greetings and an embroidered Russian blouse for Emmi, Paul′s wife. Daughter Agnes, whose husband is also fighting in the war, receives a fur vest from the junior partner who is stalking her. Obviously, the vest is also loot from the eastern front. When the family receives news that Emmi′s husband has been killed in action, the war finally enters the house at the river. Emmi commits suicide while Agnes′s husband returns as a cripple from the war front. At home, he has to learn what a price his wife had to pay for the "Russian fur". Running 89 minutes.

The House on the River Cast and Characters

The cast features Katrin Sass (as Agnes Eckert), Sylvester Groth (as Heinz Hüsgen), Manfred Gorr (as Jupp Eckert), Jutta Wachowiak (as Mother Voß), and Rolf Hoppe (as Director Hüsgen). Their performances are a major reason The House on the River has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The House on the River

The House on the River flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Alemán storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The House on the River?

The House on the River runs for 89 minutes (about 1.5 hour).

Is The House on the River good? What's the rating?

The House on the River holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The House on the River?

The main cast includes Katrin Sass, Sylvester Groth, Manfred Gorr, and Jutta Wachowiak, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The House on the River available in Alemán?

Yes — The House on the River was originally produced in Alemán and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The House on the River released?

The House on the River was released in 1986.

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What is The House on the River about?

The House on the River is a Drama film. 1942. The members of the Voß family, mother, two daughters, a daughter-in-law, and a son-in-law, are living in a house at the river. A fellow soldier of son Paul, who fights at the eastern front, delivers his greetings and an embroidered Russian blouse for Emmi, Paul′s wife. Daughter Agnes, whose husband is also fighting in the war, receives a fur vest from the junior partner who is stalking her. Obviously, the vest is also loot from the eastern front. When the family receives news that Emmi′s husband has been killed in action, the war finally enters the house at the river. Emmi commits suicide while Agnes′s husband returns as a cripple from the war front. At home, he has to learn what a price his wife had to pay for the "Russian fur".

When was The House on the River released?

The House on the River was released on January 16, 1986. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. The film was produced by DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme.

Who stars in The House on the River?

The House on the River stars Katrin Sass, Sylvester Groth, Manfred Gorr and Jutta Wachowiak. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The House on the River available in HD?

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