Until Death Do Us Part (1979)

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: 1979-05-17
• Runtime: 1h 36min
• Production Company: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
• Production Country: East Germany
• Director: Heiner Carow