The train is approaching Bamberg, causing the passengers to speak frankly with one another. Gerd is standing in the corridor and Marlis is sitting in the compartment. What will he decide?

The investigator Arthur gets one step closer to uncovering the secret behind the mysterious substances found in the baby carriage. Train driver Edith and Kurt, the cameraman, are also getting to know each other better.

Arthur now questions Christa Hartmann more thoroughly. Marlis and Gerd find themselves in a severe conflict. Their different views on future and responsibility put their relationship to the test.

The closer the train gets to East Berlin, the more everyone comes under pressure and increasingly loses their nerve. Paul Fuchs is also at the end of his strength.

In this episode, Edith receives a mysterious call from the People's Police. Arthur interrogates the young gymnast but doesn't get the answer he expects.

The imminent division of Germany is marked by deeply personal moments centered on love, freedom—and a little promise that can mean the world.

Personal desires and political reality are forcing all involved to make decisions now. Willi and Elke have found a solution for themselves, but the adults are having a harder time finding common ground.

In the end, only love remains, as can be seen in this part. Particularly during a final song performed by the band, a few tears are shed as the reality of the situation sets in.

Just before reaching the final stop in the West, Rudolf opens up about the past he has tried to forget. Sabine, the gymnast, makes a brave decision, and Sascha remains on the train without his friends.

The impending farewells now become an unchangeable reality at Ludwigsstadt train station, the last stop before the border.

Sascha confronts Rudolf, but he gets no certainty regarding his suspicions. Just before crossing the border into the east, one more person decides to leave the train.

With Edith having abandoned the train, there is a short wait just in front of the East German border, giving Anna and Sascha time to reconsider.

In this final part, there is one touching reunion and a moment of deep sadness. We also learn a little bit about what became of each of the protagonists.

Two friends are helping their friend, who is preparing to move to Hamburg, pack all her things. When they are all done, the cellphone rings and no-one can find it. It’s not possibly in the boxes, or is it?

SPD commercial as part of their campaign for the 2009 federal election: Instead of the usual local gossip, our three neighbours discuss the nuclear power plant in Krümmel… Although some find it a bit tough to stay on topic.