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Jana and Jan

1219921h 26mHelmut Dziuba

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Fall 1989: Jan is almost 16. Caught while trying to escape to West Germany, he is transferred from prison to a juvenile detention center. Here, he meets Jana ... and what starts as a bet, becomes true love. When Jana gets pregnant, the situation spirals out of control. In the summer of 1990, Jana and Jan flee into the unknown, insecure future of a new Germany.

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What is Jana and Jan (1992) about?

Fall 1989: Jan is almost 16. Caught while trying to escape to West Germany, he is transferred from prison to a juvenile detention center. Here, he meets Jana ... and what starts as a bet, becomes true love. When Jana gets pregnant, the situation spirals out of control. In the summer of 1990, Jana and Jan flee into the unknown, insecure future of a new Germany.

Who stars in Jana and Jan?

Jana and Jan stars Kristin Scheffer (Jana), René Guß (Jan), Julia Brendler (Julia), Karin Gregorek (Natter), Peter Sodann (Chef). The film was directed by Helmut Dziuba.

How long is Jana and Jan?

Jana and Jan has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated 12.

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