Plot — What is The Longing about?
It is set in a dreary village in the Schwabian-Frankish Forest where the seemingly reserved Lena lives with her tyrant of a husband, Johannes, in a loveless marriage. Johannes is the village's spiritual leader and Lena is his faithful, ever-ready-to-serve wife. Lena's daily life is characterized by grinding monotony, a life narrowly circumscribed by nursing, organ playing and the duties of the marriage bed. The mysterious murder of a village girl suddenly knocks this humdrum existence off its tracks. In the wake of these events Lena discovers the affection and tenderness for which she has always longed in Paul, the village mechanic. This encounter is the start of an emancipation that leads her not to reveal Paul's secret regarding the girl's murder, for fear of losing her newly won piece of happiness. In turn it means she has to remain silent, as she has always done in her many years of marriage. So it is that this love ultimately turns Lena herself into a fallen angel.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 94 min |
| Audience Score | 58% (5.8/10, 8 votes) |
The Longing — FAQ
Is The Longing worth watching? The Longing holds a 5.8/10 rating from 8 viewers. It is set in a dreary village in the Schwabian-Frankish Forest where the seemingly reserved Lena lives with her tyrant of a husband, Johannes, in a loveless marriage. Johannes is the village's spiritual leader and Lena i
Who directed The Longing? Directed by Iain Dilthey.
Who is in the cast of The Longing? It stars Susanne-Marie Wrage, Klaus Grünberg, Robert Lohr, Heidemarie Rohweder, Manfred Kranich, Peter Lerchbaumer and more.
Where can I stream The Longing? Streaming availability for The Longing is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Longing release? It released in 2002.
