The Lives of Others/YMMV

Everything About Fiction You Never Wanted to Know.


  • Crowning Moment of Heartwarming: "To HGW XX/7, with gratitude".
  • Fridge Brilliance:
    • Dreyman says "my place is safe" to Paul in the park. Sure, he didn't know it, but Wiesler was the one keeping it safe.
    • Look carefully at the young man handing Wiesler the earpiece saying "the Wall has fallen." It's the same guy who told the joke in the canteen.
  • Tear Jerker: Many moments, especially Christa-Maria's death. Also, the softspoken ending often has people blubbering.

Bookstore cashier: Would you like it [the book] giftwrapped?
Wiesler: No, it's for me.