The businessman Bernhard Fredersen, who has been blinded by an eye disease, shuts down his long-established company in Hamburg and moves to Pretoria to spend his retirement years with his wife Agnes. While on the journey, Agnes is seen by the treacherous Eugen Schliebach, who knows, that she once had an affair with his late boss.
Is it worth the time? If you have a soft spot for moody, pre-war dramas that rely on sharp glares rather than loud bangs, then Inheritance in Pretoria will probably scratch an itch for you. It’s a slow burner, though. If you prefer your pacing to move faster than a glacier, you’re going to hate every second of this. It...
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"Is it worth the time? If you have a soft spot for moody, pre-war dramas that rely on sharp glares rather than loud bangs, then Inheritance in Pretoria will probably scratch an itch for you. It’s a slow burner, though. If you prefer your pacing to move faster than a glacier, you’re going to hate every second of this. It’s not exactly light Sunday afternoon viewing. The whole thing hangs on the tension between Agnes and this creep, Schliebach. Watching him lurk around is honestly the most engagin..."
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