Running on Empty(2006)
Synopsis
The dull daily routine of an insurance agent, who listlessly drives down the highway every day and conducts customer meetings while longing for his family, becomes a metaphor for a life that has come to a standstill and is threatened with being crushed by loneliness.
Directed by Bülent Akinci
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Cast
Jens Harzer
Burkhard Wagner
Susanne Menner
Gast
Marina Galic
Carolin Wagner
Anna Maria Mühe
Heike
Tom Jahn
Walter Rösler
Mehdi Nebbou
Rashid
Hussi Kutlucan
Herr Wokalek
Oliver Marlo
Herr Hauser
Christian Blümel
Charlie
Patrizia Moresco
Frau Wokalek
Eva Mannschott
Frau Hufschmidt
Birgit Funke
Busfahrerin
Irina Potapenko
Larissa
Running on Empty — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Running on Empty?+
Running on Empty is available to stream on Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Running on Empty come out?+
Running on Empty was released in 2006.
How long is Running on Empty?+
Running on Empty runs for 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Running on Empty?+
Running on Empty was directed by Bülent Akinci.
Who stars in Running on Empty?+
Running on Empty stars Jens Harzer, Susanne Menner, Marina Galic, Anna Maria Mühe and Tom Jahn.
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