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Wanja (2015): Cast

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Wanja is a 2015 drama directed by Carolina Hellsgård, starring Anne Ratte-Polle as Wanja, Nele Trebs and Rike Eckermann. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Wanja (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wanja About?

The premise of Wanja without spoilers.

After a lengthy prison sentence for bank robbery, Wanja is released and struggles to find work and establish a new life. She unexpectedly secures an internship at a horse race track, where she meets Emma, a troubled teenager battling drug abuse. A strong and supportive friendship blossoms between the two women. Determined to help Emma overcome her struggles, Wanja takes action to rescue her from a difficult path.

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Cast & crew

Wanja Cast & Characters

Anne Ratte-Polle leads the cast as Wanja, with Nele Trebs as Emma and Rike Eckermann as Gudrun Römer. Directed by Carolina Hellsgård; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Carolina Hellsgård

More films directed by Carolina Hellsgård, best-rated first: Endzeit - Ever After, The Flying Classroom, Sunburned and Ever After.

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Wanja FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Wanja?

Wanja runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Wanja released?

Wanja was released on February 7, 2015.

Who directed Wanja?

Wanja was directed by Carolina Hellsgård.

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Who is in the cast of Wanja?

Wanja stars Anne Ratte-Polle as Wanja, Nele Trebs as Emma and Rike Eckermann as Gudrun Römer, among 15 credited actors.

Does Wanja have a post-credit scene?

No. Wanja has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Wanja in?

The original language of Wanja is German.

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