Refuge - 1928

After eight years in exile Martin returns to Berlin. He was involved in the German Revolution of 1918/1919 and had to leave the country as a result. Impoverished and lonely, he struggles on alone until the market saleswoman Hanne offers him shelter, although she does not have much money either. They fall in love and Martin even finds work on the construction site for the subway through Tempelhofer Feld. One day, however, he collapses there, whereupon the pregnant Hanne tries to nurse him back to health.

92min
1928
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.2/10

Cast

Henny Porten profile pictureHenny PortenHanne Lorek
Francis Lederer profile pictureFrancis LedererMartin Falkhagen
Margarete Kupfer profile pictureMargarete KupferFrau Schurich
Alice Hechy profile pictureAlice HechyGuste Schurich
Lotte Stein profile pictureLotte SteinMarie Jankowsky

About Refuge

Refuge Overview

After eight years in exile Martin returns to Berlin. He was involved in the German Revolution of 1918/1919 and had to leave the country as a result. Impoverished and lonely, he struggles on alone until the market saleswoman Hanne offers him shelter, although she does not have much money either. They fall in love and Martin even finds work on the construction site for the subway through Tempelhofer Feld. One day, however, he collapses there, whereupon the pregnant Hanne tries to nurse him back to health.

Runtime: 92min

Extra details

Original Title: Zuflucht
Original Language: German
Directed By: Carl Froelich
Production Companies
Carl Froelich-Film GmbHHenny Porten Filmproduktion