Rising High 2020
Rising High (2020) delivers a darkly comedic dive into the cutthroat world of real estate, where three agents chase fortune and power at any cost.
Director: Cüneyt Kaya
Cast
David Kross
Viktor Steiner
Frederick Lau
Gerry Falkland
Janina Uhse
Nicole Kleber
Anne Schäfer
Luna
Robert Schupp
Peter Steiner
Silvina Buchbauer
Viktoria Steiner
Sophia Thomalla
Chantal
Uwe Preuss
Manfred Bauer
Monika Anna Wojtyllo
Daniela
Arthur Gropp
Viktor / Kind
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising High (2020) about?
Rising High (2020) follows three real estate agents whose rapid ascent to wealth is built on fraud and deception. As their greed spirals out of control, their personal and professional lives begin to collapse under the weight of their choices and addictions.
Who directed Rising High?
Rising High was directed by Cüneyt Kaya, a filmmaker known for blending sharp social commentary with dark humor in his storytelling.
Who stars in Rising High?
The film features David Kross, Frederick Lau, and Janina Uhse as the core trio navigating the treacherous waters of greed and ambition.
Is Rising High (2020) worth watching?
With its sharp critique of unchecked ambition and a stellar cast, Rising High offers a compelling watch for fans of dark comedies and dramatic thrillers. The film's tight 94-minute runtime keeps the momentum high, though its bleak themes may not appeal to all viewers.
How long is Rising High?
Rising High runs for 94 minutes.
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About Rising High (2020) — A Dark Comedy About Ambition, Greed, and the Price of Success
Rising High (2020) delivers a darkly comedic dive into the cutthroat world of real estate, where three agents chase fortune and power at any cost. Directed by Cüneyt Kaya, this German comedy-drama tracks the explosive rise of their careers, fueled by ambition and a cocktail of shady deals, reckless greed, and self-destructive excess. As their success skyrockets, so does their moral decay, spiraling into a vortex of fraud and addiction that threatens to consume them all. With razor-sharp wit and unflinching realism, Kaya crafts a cautionary tale about the seductive traps of wealth without ethics, wrapped in the gritty glamour of Berlin's urban sprawl.
Starring David Kross, Frederick Lau, and Janina Uhse, Rising High blends sharp performances with a tone that oscillates between biting satire and raw drama. The film's atmosphere crackles with tension, mirroring the characters' unraveling lives as their once-solid foundations crumble under the weight of their own choices. A gripping exploration of ambition's dark side, it's a story that lingers long after the credits roll, questioning how far one can rise before the fall becomes inevitable.
