Dear Thomas
Lieber Thomas
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About
Thomas Brasch was born as a German-Jewish emigrant in England in order to move to the young GDR with his family at the beginning of the 1950s. His father Horst is primarily interested in helping to build the new German state. But Thomas prefers to realize himself as a writer and in doing so discovers his potential as a poetic rebel. His very first play was banned and soon afterwards he lost his place at the film school. When the tanks of the Soviet Union roll through the Czech capital Prague in 1968, Brasch and his girlfriend Sanda and other students try to call for protest in the streets of Berlin - and fail. His own father betrays him to the Stasi and allows Thomas to go to prison. After being paroled, he continues to try his hand at poet writing about love, revolt and death. In the GDR, however, you don't want to have anything to do with someone like him.
Cast
Albrecht Schuch
as Thomas Brasch
Jella Haase
as Katarina
Ioana Iacob
as Sanda
Jörg Schüttauf
as Horst Brasch
Anja Schneider
as Mutter Gerda Brasch
Joel Basman
as Klaus Brasch
Emma Bading
as Silvia
Peter Kremer
as Thomas Brasch (56 Jahre)
Paula Hans
as Bettina
Adrian Julius Tillmann
as Vladimir Weigl
Dennis Vehlen
as Worker (uncredited)
Claudio Magno
as Klaus Brasch (11 Jahre)
Zoë Valks
as Jean
Marlen Ulonska
as Filmdozentin HFF
Matthias Bundschuh
as Regisseur
Andreas Leupold
as Westlektor
Matthew Burton
as Robert Lanz
Luisa-Céline Gaffron
as Gerit
Christian Kuchenbuch
as Vernehmer
Lilli Fichtner
as Alma
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Stream Dear Thomas online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama movie originally produced in German and released in 2021, it's earned a solid 6.1/10 from 20 viewers worldwide.
About Dear Thomas
Thomas Brasch was born as a German-Jewish emigrant in England in order to move to the young GDR with his family at the beginning of the 1950s. His father Horst is primarily interested in helping to build the new German state. But Thomas prefers to realize himself as a writer and in doing so discovers his potential as a poetic rebel. His very first play was banned and soon afterwards he lost his place at the film school. When the tanks of the Soviet Union roll through the Czech capital Prague in 1968, Brasch and his girlfriend Sanda and other students try to call for protest in the streets of Berlin - and fail. His own father betrays him to the Stasi and allows Thomas to go to prison. After being paroled, he continues to try his hand at poet writing about love, revolt and death. In the GDR, however, you don't want to have anything to do with someone like him. Running 150 minutes.
Dear Thomas Cast and Characters
The cast features Albrecht Schuch (as Thomas Brasch), Jella Haase (as Katarina), Ioana Iacob (as Sanda), Jörg Schüttauf (as Horst Brasch), and Anja Schneider (as Mutter Gerda Brasch). Their performances are a major reason Dear Thomas has built such a passionate audience.
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Dear Thomas flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Dear Thomas?
Dear Thomas runs for 150 minutes (about 2.5 hours).
Is Dear Thomas good? What's the rating?
Dear Thomas holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 20 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Dear Thomas?
The main cast includes Albrecht Schuch, Jella Haase, Ioana Iacob, and Jörg Schüttauf, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Dear Thomas available in German?
Yes — Dear Thomas was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Dear Thomas released?
Dear Thomas was released in 2021.
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What is Dear Thomas about?
Dear Thomas is a Drama film. Thomas Brasch was born as a German-Jewish emigrant in England in order to move to the young GDR with his family at the beginning of the 1950s. His father Horst is primarily interested in helping to build the new German state. But Thomas prefers to realize himself as a writer and in doing so discovers his potential as a poetic rebel. His very first play was banned and soon afterwards he lost his place at the film school. When the tanks of the Soviet Union roll through the Czech capital Prague in 1968, Brasch and his girlfriend Sanda and other students try to call for protest in the streets of Berlin - and fail. His own father betrays him to the Stasi and allows Thomas to go to prison. After being paroled, he continues to try his hand at poet writing about love, revolt and death. In the GDR, however, you don't want to have anything to do with someone like him.
When was Dear Thomas released?
Dear Thomas was released on November 11, 2021. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. The film was produced by Zeitsprung Pictures.
Who stars in Dear Thomas?
Dear Thomas stars Albrecht Schuch, Jella Haase, Ioana Iacob and Jörg Schüttauf. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Dear Thomas available in HD?
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