Synopsis
East Germany. Summer, late 70's. Three years after her boyfriend Wassilij's apparent death, Nelly Senff decides to escape from behind the Berlin wall with her son Alexej, leaving her traumatic memories and past behind. Pretending to marry a West German, she crosses the border to start a new life in the West. But soon her past starts to haunt her as the Allied Secret Service begin to question Wassilij's mysterious disappearance. Is he still alive? Was he a spy? Plagued by her past and fraught with paranoia, Nelly is forced to choose between discovering the truth about her former lover and her hopes for a better tomorrow.
Movie Information
- Director
- Christian Schwochow
- Writers
- Heide Schwochow
- Release Year
- 2013
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- DE
- Country
- Germany
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (32 votes)
Top Cast
Official Trailer
Ready to watch West?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch West FreeYou May Also Like
More Drama Movies
More with Jördis Triebel
More from Christian Schwochow
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch West online for free?
You can watch West (2013) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is West available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers West in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is West about?
East Germany. Summer, late 70's. Three years after her boyfriend Wassilij's apparent death, Nelly Senff decides to escape from behind the Berlin wall with her son Alexej, leaving her traumatic memories and past behind. Pretending to marry a West German, she crosses the border to start a new life in the West. But soon her past starts to haunt her as the Allied Secret Service begin to question Wassilij's mysterious disappearance. Is he still alive? Was he a spy? Plagued by her past and fraught with paranoia, Nelly is forced to choose between discovering the truth about her former lover and her hopes for a better tomorrow.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.