After Winter Comes Spring (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1989, After Winter Comes Spring is a documentary film directed by Helke Misselwitz, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A locomotive journey traversing the North to the South of the German Democratic Republic on the eve of its dissolution. Labourers, punks, mothers, intellectuals, young and old are implored to reflect on their life choices, the sacrifices they've made, and their place in the world. Despite everything, hope persists.
Who’s in it. After Winter Comes Spring stars Helke Misselwitz as Narrator, Hiltrud Kuhlmann, Christine Schiele and Margarete Busse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, After Winter Comes Spring has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After Winter Comes Spring page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After Winter Comes Spring (1989)?
- In US, After Winter Comes Spring is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is After Winter Comes Spring worth watching?
- After Winter Comes Spring holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in After Winter Comes Spring?
- After Winter Comes Spring stars Helke Misselwitz, Hiltrud Kuhlmann, Christine Schiele, Margarete Busse and Erika Banhardt.
- When was After Winter Comes Spring released?
- After Winter Comes Spring was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.