Quick overview
If you're browsing genre titles, Embers (1983) is the kind of pick that keeps things moving without overcomplicating the premise. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Katharina Thalbach, and Matthias Habich—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.3/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Embers (1983)
Glut im Herzen, Hjertets glød-
Released: September 1, 1983
Runtime: 112 min
: 4.25/10 from 4 votes
Cast: Armin Mueller-Stahl, Katharina Thalbach, Matthias Habich, Krystyna Janda, Sigfrit Steiner, Barbara Freier
Francois Korb is an arms manufacturer who sold both to the Germans and the Allied forces. Korb's home life is less than ideal, since his wife is having an affair with his brother, and his young son is inseparable from a teddy bear. To remedy the son's situation, the parents take in a little refugee girl as a temporary companion and playmate, and the two children become fast friends.
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