It's been a long time since I've been this emotionally invested in a film. I remember this - the fall of the Berlin Wall (working and annoyed I hadn't saved enough to fly over and be there), living in Prague which still - although "free" - definitely captured the tone of this film. About a Stasi agent who, in 1980's East Berlin, develops feelings for a couple that he's supposed to be spying upon and incriminating.

I know these people - all of them, and they are infinitely more relatable than anything Hollywood can offer you, more depth, and not to say deep, just more -  human.

German with English subtitles. A beautiful film.

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