Accused of supplying intelligence to the West, Bettina is arrested in 1984 and interrogated daily by a young Stasi officer named Jan. They develop feelings for each other – feelings they can hardly admit to themselves, let alone anyone else – but are separated when Bettina is sent to prison. Many years later, Bettina tracks down Jan, stirring up conflicting emotions for both of them.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Bettina is unwilling to compromise, and only willing to see Jan if he leaves his wife.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Jan abandons his marriage and moves in with Bettina, but it is not easy to start a new life together.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Bettina takes Jan to the place where she served her prison sentence. Jan begins to re-consider how he's lived his life both during the GDR and afterwards.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
In the final part of the film, Bettina and Jan learn the hard way that many people don't understand or believe in their relationship. However, Andreas still retains positive feelings about Bettina, which gives her some confidence.
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