On The Edge
2013 | 91 min | Romance
Two men, who loved the same woman, meet in the mountains and then starts a inscrutable game.
Markus Imboden
DirectorMarkus Imboden is a Swiss film director known for his work in both film and television. He has directed numerous successful films and TV series, including "The Foster Boy," "Little Girl Blue," and "Tatort." Imboden has received several awards for his work, including the Swiss Film Prize for Best Film. He continues to be a prominent figure in the Swiss film industry, with a strong focus on telling compelling and thought-provoking stories through his work.
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