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

Elling is having major financial problems, and Simon Jäger makes it clear to Peters that Elling, Lona, and Jaspers need to be kept away from Marnow at all costs. At the end of this clip, there is a preview of what's to come in the next episodes.

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.

Elling and Susanne have a brief conversation by the pool, marked by mutual caution.

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.

As Lona and Jasper become more intimate, Elling has to face the reality that his mother is showing signs of dementia.

Jasper meets Lona at the lake where she has her camper van parked. He has information about Beck, which they discuss in the camper, but she seems to have other things in mind...

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

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.

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 pressure on the train passengers increases as the train gets closer to East Berlin. Political views and personal desires and fears differ greatly, making it very difficult for couples to reach a decision.

In the inter-zone train to East Berlin, people listen to the distressing radio reports. At the same time, we get insight into the lives of other people on this August 13, 1961 - the day when the Berlin Wall is erected and begins to separate its residents from the rest of the world.

Antonia confesses everything to the principal, and Martin Schulze can return to school. But Antonia's behavior has consequences...

August 13, 1961: A fateful message reaches the train bound for East Berlin: The construction of the Wall has begun. The passengers now have three and a half hours to decide—home or freedom?

With Sophie's help, the young detectives are able to record a conversation between Antonia and Sophie that proves Martin Schulze's innocence.