The Lives of Others

Plot Summary

In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, and faces conflicting loyalties when his superior takes a liking to Christa-Maria.

Top Cast

Martina Gedeck Christa-Maria Sieland

Ulrich Mühe Gerd Wiesler

Sebastian Koch Georg Dreyman

Ulrich Tukur Anton Grubitz

Thomas Thieme Bruno Hempf