Eastern Cross (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Eastern Cross is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Klier, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. OSTKREUZ tells the episodic story of 15-year-old Elfie, who literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.
Who’s in it. Eastern Cross stars Laura Tonke as Elfie, Stefan Cammann as Edmund, Gustaw Barwicki as Gustav and Henry Marcinkowski as Dicker Henry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Eastern Cross has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eastern Cross page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eastern Cross tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eastern Cross (1991)?
- In GB, Eastern Cross is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eastern Cross worth watching?
- Eastern Cross holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Eastern Cross?
- Eastern Cross stars Laura Tonke, Stefan Cammann, Gustaw Barwicki, Henry Marcinkowski and Beatrice Manowski.
- When was Eastern Cross released?
- Eastern Cross was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.