The Consequence

A tender, doomed romance crushed by institutional cruelty, leaving a lingering sense of heartbreak and injustice.

Directed by

Wolfgang Petersen

Genres

Drama, Romance, Tv movie

Starring

Jürgen Prochnow, Ernst Hannawald, Werner Schwuchow

Overview

Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls for Martin, one of the prison inmates. After Martin is released, they try to build a relationship and a life together but, no one will leave them alone.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, isolation, parenthood, freedom

Content

Strong violence. Mild sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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