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The Longing (2003): Cast

The Longing (2003) movie poster

The Longing is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Jürgen Brüning, starring Tarik Qazi as Cyrus, Daniel Bätscher and Hendrik Scheider. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Longing (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Jürgen Brüning
Genres
Drama , Romance , Adventure
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Longing About?

The premise of The Longing without spoilers.

After a decade apart, high school friends Cyrus, Tim and Erik reunite for a summer in Brazil, where romance, secrets and deception surface. Each man wrestles with lingering memories and regrets, while unexpected events force them to face inner conflicts and the fragile bonds of their friendship. The tropical backdrop intensifies their journey.

The Longing Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • search for parent
  • cybersex
  • sex
  • redemption
  • murder
  • sex on a beach
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Cast & crew

The Longing Cast & Characters

Tarik Qazi leads the cast as Cyrus, with Daniel Bätscher as Tim and Hendrik Scheider as Erik. Directed by Jürgen Brüning; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jürgen Brüning

One more film directed by Jürgen Brüning: Fucking Different XXX.

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The Longing Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Saudade - Sehnsucht” and “Sehnsucht”.

Also known as
  • Saudade - Sehnsucht
  • Sehnsucht
  • 渴望

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FAQ

The Longing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Longing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Longing?

The Longing runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Longing released?

The Longing was released on April 14, 2003.

Who directed The Longing?

The Longing was directed by Jürgen Brüning.

More films by Jürgen Brüning

Who is in the cast of The Longing?

The Longing stars Tarik Qazi as Cyrus, Daniel Bätscher as Tim and Hendrik Scheider as Erik, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Longing have a post-credit scene?

No. The Longing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Longing in?

The original language of The Longing is German.

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