Another Way (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 1982, Another Way is a drama and history film directed by Károly Makk, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Political and sexual repression in Hungary, just after the revolution of 1956. In 1958, the body of Eva Szalanczky, a political journalist, is discovered near the border. Her friend Livia is in hospital with a broken neck; Livia's husband, Donci, is under arrest. In a flashback to the year before, we see what leads up to the tragedy. Eva gets a job as a writer. She meets Livia and is attracted to her. Livia feels much the same, but as a married woman, has doubts and hesitations. In their work, they (and Eva in particular) bang up against the limits of telling political truths; in private, they confront the limits of living out sexual and emotional truth.

Who’s in it. Another Way stars Grażyna Szapołowska as Horváth Livia, Jadwiga Jankowska-Cieślak as Szalánczky Éva, Ildikó Bánsági as Szalánczky Éva (voice) and Judit Hernádi as Horváth Livia (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Another Way has proved divisive with audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Another Way (1982)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Another Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Another Way worth watching?
Another Way holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Another Way?
Another Way stars Grażyna Szapołowska, Jadwiga Jankowska-Cieślak, Ildikó Bánsági, Judit Hernádi and Jozef Kroner.
When was Another Way released?
Another Way was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.