The Sun Warms the Skin, but Burns it Sometimes Too

Franz gets involved in an illegal enterprise with Willy, whom he met at a cabaret. Eva and Herbert drop by to see Franz and bring a young woman they offer as a new lover. Franz and the tender-hearted woman, whom he names Mieze, fall for each other. However, their spell of love is broken when Franz finds a love letter from another man.

Writing:
  • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
  • Alfred Döblin

Stars:
Release Date: 1980-10-12
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 7.7/10
  • Country: DE
  • Language: Deutsch
  • Runtime: 60

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