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Cast
Matthias Freihof
as Philipp Klarmann
Dagmar Manzel
as Tanja
Dirk Kummer
as Matthias
Michael Gwisdek
as Achim
Werner Dissel
as Älterer Homosexueller Walter
Gudrun Ritter
as Frau Möllemann / Serviererin
Walfriede Schmitt
as Philipps Mutter Frau Klarmann
Axel Wandtke
as Jakob
Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss
as Araber
René Schmidt
as Junger Mann im Park
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1989
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageGerman
Certification15
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes48
DirectorHeiner Carow
WritersErika Richter, Wolfram Witt
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsComing Out
About Coming Out
Philipp, a closeted teacher, is dating a female colleague to keep up appearances. One night he stumbles into a gay bar and falls for a man. Transformed by this love, he is no longer afraid to face up to who he is.
Directed by Heiner Carow, Coming Out leans on a strong ensemble — Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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