Isabel auf der Treppe (1984): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1984, Isabel auf der Treppe is a drama and familia film directed by Hannelore Unterberg, running about 68 minutes.

What it’s about. Twelve-year-old Isabel and her mother, who was a famous political singer, had to escape Chile after the 1973 military coup. Isabel’s father stayed behind fighting in the underground. For six years, they have lived in a new apartment building in East Berlin. At first, the neighbors made an effort to welcome them, but later became more distant. Isabel does not feel at home in the strange country. Not even her friendship to Philip, the neighbors’ son, can change her mind. Almost every day, Isabel sits on the stairs waiting for a letter from her father, from whom she has not heard for many years.

Who’s in it. Isabel auf der Treppe stars Irina Gallardo as Isabel, Mario Krüger as Philipp, Teresa Polle as Rosita Perez and Jenny Gröllmann as Margot Kunze, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Isabel auf der Treppe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Isabel auf der Treppe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Isabel auf der Treppe tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.