Until Death Do Us Part

Scenes from an East German marriage. A young couple, Sonya and Jens, are very much in love; they get married and have a child. When Sonya wants to go back to work after her maternity leave, they clash for the first time; Jens insists that she remain a full-time wife and mother. Until Death Do Us Part turns an actual police report into a gripping drama, as the director explores the depths of his characters' emotions, driving the conflict to a catastrophic climax.

Release Date

May 17, 1979

Status

Released

Original Title

Bis daß der Tod euch scheidet

Runtime

1h 36min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

DEFA