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  • Jana und Jan (1992)
  • 85 min | Drama
Jana und Jan (1992)
85 min | Drama

Fall 1989: Jan is almost 16. Caught while trying to escape to West Germany, he is transferred from prison to a juvenile detention center. Here, he meets Jana ... and what starts as a bet, becomes true love. When Jana gets pregnant, the ...See moreFall 1989: Jan is almost 16. Caught while trying to escape to West Germany, he is transferred from prison to a juvenile detention center. Here, he meets Jana ... and what starts as a bet, becomes true love. When Jana gets pregnant, the situation spirals out of control. In the summer of 1990, Jana and Jan flee into the unknown, insecure future of a new Germany. In this film, the director, internationally known for his critical films about children and young people, cast non-professional actors - some from juvenile detention centers - in the leading roles. Written by DEFA Film Library See less
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Helmut Dziuba | Peter Jakubeit (dramatisation)
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Updated May 28, 1992

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May 28, 1992 (Germany)
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