Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.
Unfortunately the movie The Girl in the Lift is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Writing | Gabriele Herzog | Writer |
| Directing | Herrmann Zschoche | Director |
| Crew | Dieter Chill | Cinematography |
| Editing | Monika Schindler | Editor |
| Sound | Johannes Schlecht | Music |
