Ways across the Country (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Series · ★ 9

Released in 1968, Ways across the Country is a drama series.
What it’s about. East German TV miniseries about the young maid Gertrud Habersaat, who marries, moves from Mecklenburg to Poland in the early 1940s, has to come back to Mecklenburg as a refugee during World War II and finally finds her place during the 1950s.
Who’s in it. Ways across the Country stars Ursula Karusseit as Gertrud Habersaat, Christa Lehmann as die alte Habersaat, Erika Pelikowsky as die alte Leßtorff and Armin Mueller-Stahl as Jürgen Leßtorff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Ways across the Country sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ways across the Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ways across the Country tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ways across the Country (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ways across the Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ways across the Country worth watching?
- Ways across the Country holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ways across the Country?
- Ways across the Country stars Ursula Karusseit, Christa Lehmann, Erika Pelikowsky, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Erik S. Klein.
- When was Ways across the Country released?
- Ways across the Country was released in 1968.