Eine halbe Ewigkeit (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2012, Eine halbe Ewigkeit is a drama and tv movie film directed by Matthias Tiefenbacher, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. More than fifty years have passed since Harry left his great love Elly head over heels to go to America. Now he has returned to see her again - and must discover that she lives as a nun in a Protestant monastery. At first she refuses to contact him, the pain is too deep that he has not been alive throughout the years. Only when she learns the true reason for his supposed silence does she let Harry back into her life. With the memory of the past times, the two also return to the old feelings. Elly gets into a deep moral conflict

Who’s in it. Eine halbe Ewigkeit stars Cornelia Froboess as Elisabeth Lange, Matthias Habich as Harry Berg, Lambert Hamel as Fred Schmidt and Ulrike Grote as Schwester Lydia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Eine halbe Ewigkeit has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eine halbe Ewigkeit page.

If you liked it. Fans of Eine halbe Ewigkeit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Eine halbe Ewigkeit (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eine halbe Ewigkeit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Eine halbe Ewigkeit worth watching?
Eine halbe Ewigkeit holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Eine halbe Ewigkeit?
Eine halbe Ewigkeit stars Cornelia Froboess, Matthias Habich, Lambert Hamel, Ulrike Grote and Peter Franke.
When was Eine halbe Ewigkeit released?
Eine halbe Ewigkeit was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.