Stauffenberg begins to consider whether to attempt the assassination of Hitler on his own.

Christian considers a dangerous escape plan.

Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg recruits Axel von dem Bussche, a young captain haunted by Nazi atrocities he has witnessed, as Hitler's so-called "European Fortress" begins to crumble.

While Rüdiger and Bärbel face the consequences of their actions, the other former classmates move on in more positive ways.

What must come after the assassination? Stauffenberg and Gersdorff discuss their strategies and their doubts.

Rüdiger finds himself in prison, subject to interrogation, and separated from his sister.

Germany is under attack and time is of the essence, but it is difficult to find co-conspirators. When Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg returns to Berlin, it seems possible that they have found a potential source of help.

While their classmates in the West graduate, Rüdiger and Christian come to terms with their life in the East Berlin.

Gersdorff attempts to convince various high-ranking officials to join their plan, but not everyone believes that a coup would be the best solution for Germany.

Rüdiger and Bärbel attempt to escape into West Berlin, but it doesn't go according to plan.

After another failed attempt, Gersdorff and his co-conspirators contact other officers to assist them with the assassination of Hitler.

The Ehrlich brothers talk about their experiences meeting other magicians abroad and perform one trick for the audience.

The restrictions placed on residents of both West and East Berlin intensifies to the point where the classmates aren't even actually allowed to have contact.

In a collage of historical reenactment and original interviews, this film looks at the assassination attempts made on Hitler towards the end of World War II.

After the border had officially been closed, the students were separated and often didn't know if their friends on the other side were OK. Luckily, a few letters got through.