In their last meeting, Bettina and Jan both reveal their feelings for each other. In the present, they see each other for the first time in many years.

Bettina finds that she still has feelings for Jan after so many years.

Jan can't bear to tell his wife and daughter the truth about his feelings for Bettina, even though he continues to see her.

Jan admits to his wife that he is in love with Bettina and Bettina's boyfriend tries to talk with her about the situation.

Bettina is unwilling to compromise, and only willing to see Jan if he leaves his wife.

Jan abandons his marriage and moves in with Bettina, but it is not easy to start a new life together.

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.

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.

Have you ever wondered why the colors of the German flag are black, red, and gold? In explaining how this came to be, this video offers a brief summary of how Germany became one united country.

This video covers questions from the German citizenship test about different types of elections and insurance.

Hamburg's Speicherstadt (warehouse district) is so unique that it has been made into a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its history and how it has been developed to attract tourists, residents, and commercial interests alike.

Jenny takes us through more questions related to Germany's turbulent history, including World War II and the country's subsequent separation.

Jenny takes us through some citizenship questions about the history of Germany, particular related to Nazi Germany and the GDR.

Jenny answers more questions from the German Citizenship test, this time focusing on the end of World War II and the occupation of Germany.

Lena tries to get out of East Germany to see her dying sister and comfort her niece.