Between Two Lines

Story

Synopsis

In an Eastern European country, the population is suffering under the ruling government. As the people gradually lose their democratic rights, an autocracy is emerging in the country. Young Jakub and his friend Marek lose hope in the peaceful demonstrations. The two join a militia that wants to overthrow the ruling regime. Jakub's foster father Nikolai recognizes the danger and forbids Jakub to join the fight. For the first time in their lives, they go their separate ways. When Nikolai takes in a wounded soldier one morning and Jakub returns, two enemies inevitably meet. Nikolai tries to keep a promise and save Jakub from worse. But Jakub longs for revenge for his murdered friend Marek.

Director

Martin Kuczera

Writers

Martin Kuczera

Language

German

Country

Germany

Release date

2 October 2026

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Peter Kaghanovitch

  Nikolai

• David Krzysteczko

  Jakub

• David Hörning

  Dariusz

• Erik Gabriel

  Vladko

• Simon Jonathan Gierlich

  Marek

• Sandra Klaas

  Tanja

• Matthias Eberle

  Jacek

• 

  Ann-Kathrin Hinz

  Nachrichtensprecherin