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Tarot (1986)

120 min · Romantic drama

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Directors

Rudolf Thome

Cast

Vera Tschechowa, Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, Katharina Böhm, William Berger, Kerstin Eiblmeier, Martin Kern, George Tabori, Wilhelm Menne, Peter Moland

A couple’s quiet summer retreat is disrupted when two unexpected arrivals stir new attractions.

The story

Film director Eduard and actress Charlotte, who have been together for some time, decide to spend more time together after having separated once before. They plan a summer at an idyllic country house in hopes of rekindling their love. Charlotte wants to write a novel there, while Eduard hopes to find new ideas. Their plans are unsettled when Eduard runs into his old friend Otto and Charlotte’s niece Ottilie arrives unexpectedly. With all four together, new attractions develop and put pressure on the couple’s intended retreat.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

Film director Eduard and actress Charlotte have been together for some time. In the past, however, they had already separated once, so they resolve to spend more time together in the future. They therefore plan to spend the summer in an idyllic country house to rekindle their love. Charlotte has set herself the goal of writing a novel, while Eduard is looking for new ideas. But the couple’s plans come to nothing when Eduard happens to run into his old friend Otto. Charlotte’s niece Ottilie also arrives unexpectedly. This creates tension among the four, as Charlotte is drawn to Otto while Eduard is drawn to Ottilie, leading to new relationship dynamics.

Genres

Romantic drama

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