Mutter Krause and her children live in the poorer section of Berlin's Wedding district. The film depicts the cruelty of poverty and communism as a rescuing force that reaches Mutter Krause and the child too late.
Alright, so if you're looking for a feel-good movie night, just close this tab now. Seriously. Mutter Krausens Fahrt ins Glück, which means 'Mother Krause's Journey to Happiness,' is anything but. If you're into really raw, historical social dramas, especially from the silent era, and you don't mind a gut-punch, then y...
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"Alright, so if you're looking for a feel-good movie night, just close this tab now. Seriously. Mutter Krausens Fahrt ins Glück, which means 'Mother Krause's Journey to Happiness,' is anything but. If you're into really raw, historical social dramas, especially from the silent era, and you don't mind a gut-punch, then yeah, buckle up. Everyone else? You'll probably find this too bleak, maybe even a bit preachy, and you’ll walk away feeling pretty low. 😬 The film just drops you right into the We..."
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