Devotion (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, Devotion is a drama film directed by Igor Zaritzky, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. In total despair, Anja is about to throw herself from a bridge. At that very moment, Henry drives past in his car. Thinking she's a prostitute, he invites her home with him. Anja pretends to be what Henry initially thought. She refuses to explain the reasons for her apparent attempt at suicide. The two begin to play strange games, engage in unusual sex, leading Anja to try fleeing the apartment, but Henry catches her. Forced by Henry, Anja tells him about Lilly who was raped and then killed someone, leaving Henry with the impression that Lilly and Anja are one, the same person. They play more mind games, make love, and after Anja going back and forth trying to leave, Henry finally lets her go. She goes, but is back again soon after. And with a vengeance, she causes a series of strange events which will change the course of both of their lives

Who’s in it. Devotion stars Annett Renneberg as Anja, Simon Böer as Henry, Tomek Piotrowski and Sophia Littkopf.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Devotion has proved divisive with audiences.

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

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