by Brian Gusse
synopsis
Filmed in 1983, but not released until 1985, this East German drama is set in Germany immediately after the end of World War II. Henry (Michael Gwisdek), a discharged soldier who was a prizefighter before the war, returns home from the front, where he had been wounded. He tries to start his life over again but finds himself unable to do anything but drift around the country. He wanders around until he comes across Xenia (Aniko Safar), a free-spirited prostitute living in an abandoned railroad car. She is willing to share her space with him. Gradually he tries to get up the courage to box again but wonders if his war injuries will affect his boxing career.
characteristics
- War
- Soldier
- Prizefighter
