Sanctuary (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Sanctuary is a 2015 drama directed by Marc Brummund, starring Uwe Bohm as Heinz - Stiefvater von Wolfgang, Katharina Lorenz and Louis Hofmann. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $15,864 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Marc Brummund
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- ARD
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sanctuary About?
The premise of Sanctuary without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the summer of 1968, fourteen-year-old Wolfgang is unexpectedly deported from the isolated Church Welfare Institution, a sanctuary where he had lived with his family. Facing an uncertain future, Wolfgang is determined to reclaim his freedom and refuses to let his longing be suppressed. He is resolute in his quest to overcome the challenges ahead and find a place where he truly belongs.
Sanctuary Cast & Characters
Uwe Bohm leads the cast as Heinz - Stiefvater von Wolfgang, with Katharina Lorenz as Ingrid - Mutter von Wolfgang and Louis Hofmann as Wolfgang Rosenkötter. Directed by Marc Brummund; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marc Brummund
- Uwe Bohm as Heinz - Stiefvater von Wolfgang
- Katharina Lorenz as Ingrid - Mutter von Wolfgang
- Louis Hofmann as Wolfgang Rosenkötter
- Alexander Held as Hausvater Brockmann
Also Starring in Sanctuary
· 15 more- Anna Bullard Angelika Brockmann
- Katharina Schütz Frau Brockmann
- Enno Trebs Bernd
- Langston Uibel Anton
- Max Riemelt Bruder Krapp
- Stephan Grossmann Bruder Wilde
- Hendrik von Bültzingslöwen Bruder Hanebuth
- Megan Gay Frau vom Jugendamt
- Hans Peter Korff Pastor Abeln
- Justus Rosenkranz Mattis
- Ole Joensson Hans
- Anouk Bödeker Sabine
- Jette Jungjohann Birgit
- Benno Held Benno
- Linea Witte Baby
More from Marc Brummund
One more film directed by Marc Brummund: Where We Come From.
Sanctuary Plot Summary
What happens in Sanctuary from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the summer of 1968, a 14-year-old Wolfgang Rosenkötter from Osnabrück, who enjoyed tinkering with mopeds, finds himself at odds with his stepfather and the rules of his world. After exposing a paternal magazine to his friends, he is sent by the Youth Office to a Christian educational center in Freistatt. His mother promises a Christmas reunion, and he even takes a photograph of her to the new place, clinging to a thread of hope as he steps into an environment that feels harsher and more controlled than he imagined.
Full summary
The whole story of Sanctuary, scene by scene
Sanctuary Box Office
Sanctuary grossed $15,864 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.9K
- International
- $15.9K
How Well Do You Know Sanctuary?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which year does the main storyline of the film take place?
Cars in Sanctuary
26 cars on screen, including the 1987 Renault 9 and the 1983 Talbot Horizon.
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1987 Renault 9 Main role -
1983 Talbot Horizon Main role -
1982 Fiat Ritmo Important role -
1971 Dodge 3700 GT Minor role
Sanctuary Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Refuge” and “Refugio”.
- Also known as
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- Refuge
- Refugio
- 感化院
- Santuário
- Убежище
- Mabet, თავშესაფარი
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Sanctuary FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sanctuary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Sanctuary released?
Sanctuary was released on June 18, 2015.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Marc Brummund.
More films by Marc Brummund Who is in the cast of Sanctuary?
Sanctuary stars Uwe Bohm as Heinz - Stiefvater von Wolfgang, Katharina Lorenz as Ingrid - Mutter von Wolfgang and Louis Hofmann as Wolfgang Rosenkötter, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Sanctuary make at the box office?
Sanctuary grossed $15,864 worldwide.
Does Sanctuary have a post-credit scene?
No. Sanctuary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sanctuary in?
The original language of Sanctuary is German.
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