Longing (2007): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Longing is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Valeska Grisebach. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1,631 worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Valeska Grisebach
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Longing About?
The premise of Longing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As he navigates the quiet comfort of his marriage, a chance encounter awakens long-dormant desires, leading a devoted husband down a treacherous path of temptation and secrecy.
The Director of Longing
Directed by Valeska Grisebach.
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Director Valeska Grisebach
More from Valeska Grisebach
More films directed by Valeska Grisebach, best-rated first: Western and Be My Star.
Longing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Longing 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
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Longing Plot Summary
What happens in Longing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Markus is a reserved young locksmith and a dedicated volunteer firefighter living in a quiet rural town with his wife, Ella, who works in domestic services. Their life together is calm and uncomplicated, yet they lack children. However, their tranquility is shattered one fateful day when Markus is the first responder at a traffic accident scene. This encounter marks a significant turning point in his life, as it is the first time he confronts the harsh realities of serious injury and death. To his shock, he soon discovers that the incident was not a mere accident, but a tragic suicide attempt by a man who was profoundly heartbroken.
Full summary
The whole story of Longing, scene by scene
Longing Box Office
Longing grossed $1,631 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.6K
- International
- $1.6K
How Well Do You Know Longing?
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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Longing Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Desiderio” and “Désir(s)”.
- Also known as
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- Desiderio
- Désir(s)
- Притяжение
- 渴望
- Saudade
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Longing FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Longing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Longing?
Longing runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Longing released?
Longing was released on June 22, 2007.
Who directed Longing?
Longing was directed by Valeska Grisebach.
More films by Valeska Grisebach How much did Longing make at the box office?
Longing grossed $1,631 worldwide.
How is Longing rated?
Longing has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
Does Longing have a post-credit scene?
No. Longing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Longing in?
The original language of Longing is German.
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