Star-Crossed Lovers

Königskinder

Magdalena and Michael have loved each other since they were children. But when the Nazis come to power, Michael rebels against the regime and is sentenced to fifteen years in a concentration camp. Magdalena, meanwhile, goes underground with the help of a friend and later immigrates to the Soviet Union. Michael, who has joined the Red Army, discovers on the way to Moscow that Magdalena is staying there. But when his plane lands, she is already on her way back to Germany. Michael hopes that one day, he and Magdalena will be reunited.

Screenplay

Walter Gorrish

Screenplay

Edith Gorrish

Music

Joachim Werzlau

Director

Frank Beyer

Status

Released

Release date

08/06/1962

Original language

German