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WEISSENSEE

June night operation

East Berlin 1980

Higher higher, higher.

Higher?

No!

Yes!

No!

- Hold your nose! - No!

How many bandits did you capture last week?

At least 100

Were they dangerous?

No, they were all nice bandits.

I thought there are only bad bandits, dad.

Come on it's time.

Can't I stay here?

No, I have to go to work Lisa.

- Please. - Oh Lisa, come say goodbye for today.

- Goodbye my love, take care of yourself. - Bye.

See you on Wednesday.

- Bye Martin. - Bye Marion.

Martin man, there you are, finally, We are 5 minutes late.

Yes, I know I was at Weissensee with Lisa.

I understand. Private life is worth a disaster.

- Here, try. - Plums?

Tomatoes. They are a bit damaged by the frost. But they are from our own garden.

Gitta says they are even better than the ones at “Delicate".

Well tell me now,

are they not sweet?

- Have another one. - No, thank you.

‘Laguna passion’ This one is brand new, it came in this morning.

It smells like orchids, sun and sea, according to the manufacturer.

I don’t know… smell it

More like a bad fruit salad perhaps

By the way, it is called Passion de la Laguna.

Now go, before he honks himself to death.

That was the last delivery, there are five bottles

Can I please have three bottles.

You can have one.

Hey sexy.

Hello.

Does it feel nice?

Do you notice anything?

You are secretly drinking.

I have moved the back seat.

So you can hide the bottles better.

Try it.

- There is no harm. - Said the wolf.

Salad for dinner for a week and it could be quite comfortable.

Let me out.

- Don’t drive so fast! - Robert, I don’t get any air in there.

- Slow down please! - You will take out a corpse when you get to the West

What a paradox. I’m being held back because Gita has a cousin in Hamburg-

-and you don’t want to make carrier, and is happy with picking up drunks from the street,-

-instead of sitting in a nice warm office. And giving orders.

If my father would be such a big shot like yours,

I would show no mercy.

Did you see? That was at least 70.

It’s from the west, let’s catch it!

See, that's what I meant.

Oh they will not catch us.

We are chasing a fleeing vehicle.

- Yay! We lost them. - Um Julia, this is a one-way street

Oh crap!

- If they search through the car… - Eh, they just wanna western currency

Officer Kupfer, turn of the engine.

Good evening. Officer Görlitz. Please, papers as well.

You were driving too fast, and you didn’t leave way for the other car.

I just got carried away by the car, officer.

You were also driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street.

I got distracted by your sirens.

Get out of the car please. Both of you.

- Is it your car? - Yes

Are you a citizen of the DDR?

I would like to see your identity card and driving licence, please.

- What's this? - A Walkman

- It plays music. - This is not a joke.

1. You have brought in a music player. 2. That is prohibited. 3. You …

Sorry, could we not solve this in a more un-bureaucratic way?

We only accept Forum checks.

- Just kidding. Can I see your papers now.

- I do not have it here. - Then you have to come with us!

- So that we can verify your identity. - Only if you ask my nicely.

In a cafe high above the city

near the tower with the golden clock

sat lovers hand in hand

and he saw and was silent and she saw, and understood

In the cafe high above the city

high clouds and shining sun

the roads continues away over the land

and poplars along the road

and the world is so wide and free

near the tower with the golden clock

sat lovers hand in hand

and she saw and was silent and he was silent and understood

Wait here please.

Are you coming? Come here!

- So, what’s your name? - First Julia.

Julia First?

Fist name Julia, last name Hausmann.

- Born? - Is it not obvious?

Come down from you high horse! It’s annoying! I can also be a pain in the ass.

Do you like being a police?

- Yes. - Why?

Because I like people.

I’m born 12 April 1956 in Berlin, capital of DDR.

I never met my dad. My mom sings all day long.

I work in a beauty cosmetics business because I never got any further. I’m a disappointment.

I like plum cakes with whipped cream.

P.. l.. u.. m.. c.. a.. k.. e.

Sign here.

I'll check your information.

Don’t worry, I won’t go anywhere.

Martin, what do we do with Robert Scnyder? He is an American citizen.

His mother, however, is German.

He has passed the boarder 19 times in three months.

I must report it. And what about your lady in there…?

What do you mean “my lady”?

Thank you.

And now I want to introduce you a song that is very close to my heart.

“To to the party officials”.

Whether you like it or not, no one can of course..

… never say exactly for sure.

Why do you have to wait so long?

Until your made-up women and you

and the marble doll in the garden get hit in the head.

Say, why don’t you feel any regret?

Soon they will come pushing up the stairs

and stab you to death with kitchen knives

and hang you from the windows.

Your information is correct.

I would not lie to you.

You will be fined 20 marks. And also…

- also what?

There might be need for more questioning.

You already know everything about me.

Not according to me.

I understand.

- What about my cassette? - It has been confiscated.

That's not possible.

Can’t you do something about it? I really need the cassette.

- Urgently. - I'm sorry.

Well then, good night you big cop.

Now they have changed the group anyway. They will try with Gwisdeck and Alex.

Your admirer was there again. Monsieur Duvalier.

He is sexy. Beautiful hands.

- Hello dear. Come sit with us. - Good evening.

- Did you sing it? - Of course.

Even though Stasi was there.

I don’t understand you-

-mom they will never let you go on tour. - That’s what I said also.

How was your evening?

We were driving around.

With the fancy Mr. Robert in an even fancier sports car.

I will go to sleep, I need to get up in 3 hours.

Sometimes I wonder if she really is my daughter. She is so easily seduced.

She is attracted by glitter like a magpie, because she has no idea what she wants.

Even though she is already in her mid-twenties.

- Mom. - Marin, good morning.

It is such a beautiful morning that I didn’t want to go to bed right away.

At the home there ...

Did someone die?

The old woman Heiderich.

You liked her, right?

43 minutes, damn it.

- Good morning, Falk. - 2 minutes from my record.

- You are just getting older, Falk. - But I can still beat you anytime.

If it makes you happy Falk, I like to let you win.

That’s enough boys. Breakfast in 10 minutes.

Dad?

- Yes? - When will mom come back?

Soon. I miss her as well.

So? What happened with you last night?

Nothing.

You’re lying. Why would you otherwise not come home until the morning? You did not work the nightshift.

Mrs. Heiderich has died. I stayed with her until the end.

Well, it was about time for that old Nazi widow.

Falk, you have no heart at all.

Where others have a heart he has a clenched fist.

- I take that as a compliment, brother. - I’m going to bed.

Go get your school bag.

Monika Happels environmental group met yesterday, we have five hours or recording.

- The police is reporting a traffic offences. - Can’t those idiots handle that by themselves?

The car belongs to an American. Robert Schni.. Schnö..

- Snyder. He is american. - Schneider.

There was an East-german woman with him. They are suspecting hostile activity.

Schmidt’s department will evaluate the surveillance recording.

The American and his sweetheart will be handled by you Falk. Anything else?

Yes. Haussmann was singing at Cafe Nord last night.

Please.

The first half of the evening was according to the program.

3 Brecht songs, 4 of her own songs and love songs. Nothing to report there.

But then… I have made some notes from my memory.

The order of the worlds might not be completely correct, but the content was clear.

“Do you really want to wait until your beautiful wives and you”

“get smashed in the head. Do you think..”

“and also the marble figures in the garden, outside”

“why don’t you want to be better? Soon the will come up your wide stairs.”

“And stab you.”

I’m happy you are not a song writer. - “Soon it will be too late”

That was that.

Kästner, Erich Kästner

The man is harmless.

The poem is called “a speech to the millionaires” and critics capitalism.

Yes, but Haussmann called it “a speech to the officers”.

- It is a subtle but crucial difference. A threat, no doubt. - She wants to go on tour.

- We cannot allow that. - We have to talk to…

- No! Dunja Haussmann is an excellent artist. - She is an harmful element.

She should be dealt with sensitively.

You will deal with it, Kohlfeld. Department 9 will do the report.

Julia, please put only empty cans in the window, because of the sun.

You are really bad.

- Why? We don’t even know each other. - Bad at shadowing, I mean.

- I’m not following you, I’m.. - You look better without your uniform.

I wanted to give you something.

- Are you breaking your orders now? - You wanted it back, didn’t you?

- Why do you care so much about me? - Why are you learning English?

- Why not? - I…

- I would like to go out with you. - I don’t think there’s any point.

- I think it would be quite a nice evening. - Bye.

- ‘My name is Martin.’ by the way - I’ll think about it.

Geifel has disqualified himself.

He is not intelligent enough to become a group leader.

After Captain Brecht left to defence spying I had Geifel in mind.

But now it will have to be Kohlfeld.

- What about me? - Should I suggest you to Gaucke?

Why not?

What qualifies you to become the head of an department?

Warm heart, cool head and clean hands.

Dinner is ready!

Well, I’ll think about it.

Oh Falk, don’t forget to wash your hands.

Vera is coming home. I talked to the doctor. We can pick her up on the 19th.

That’s great! Mom will be surprised to see how much you have grown.

- That was about time. - Vera will be released.

I’m getting a new wife, so to speak.

What do you mean new?

I mean healthy. Back to full health.

“When she wiped away the ashes from her face she was more beautiful than anyone else.“

“The prince said, you are my dear bride, and we will never be apart again”

“and so they got married and lived happily ever after”

Lisa?

Marion? Is she asleep?

Why is that stupid? Lisa likes it and I do too.

Yes, we can talk as much as you want, but you cannot forbid this! Good night.

- What do you have there? - I inherited it from Mrs Heiderich.

Directors are not allowed to accept gifts.

I will not wear it.

Give it to charity. I don’t want it in my house!

Hans, why can’t you forgive?

Your family was not killed in concentration camps.

Yes you are right, but we should be bigger than that. Revenge is not constructive.

- What is it? - The American and his girlfriend.

Robert Schnyder has been coming here regularly for three months.

- What do you suspect? Planning to escape the republic? - Maybe.

Have you started the operating procedure? Why not?

Well, Schneider’s pretty girlfriend is Julia Haussmann.

- She is the daughter of Dunja Hausmann. - Continue.

You were against a surveilling of Dunja Hausman. Now it is inevitable.

Focus on Mr. Schnyder and put surveillance on Hausman. For the time being.

I've got an invitation from the Minister of Culture. It’s about my tour.

- They want to revise everything again. - Well that’s no surprise.

- He comes too early! - Typical men problem.

Oh, hello Mr. Schnyder.

How do you do?

Hello ma'am, how are you doing?

Robert…? Hi!

Yes.

- Want go for a ride? - I can’t.

I’m going to the cinema with Moni. Girls night. And I'm still not finished. I have to hurry. Bye.

Bye.

- Should we follow? - Yes.

Turn off the engine.

Take a picture!

Now Schnyder is gone.

Good day. I’m here to see Julia.

This is just crazy. Julia, another male being is here to see you.

Come in.

You are Dunja Hausmann… Are you Julia’s mother?

- Is that a problem for you? - No, not for me.

- You’re on time. - Yes, I’m a cop.

- Beautiful flowers. - Do you want them? - Yes, thank you!

I thought that men like you were extinct. You should hold onto him, Julia.

He will carry you over puddles and lend you his jacket when you're cold.

- Mom, we are leaving now. Don’t wait up for me. - I never do.

- Bye. - Poor Mr Schnyder.

Follow them.

Robert is nice. He could become a partner in a construction firm in Florida.

And you? Why did you get divorced?

My ex wanted me to make a career in the police force.

But it demands certain things that I didn’t want to do.

- My wife was very disappointed in me. - My mom is disappointed in me.

- I didn’t become the artist she wanted me to be. - What are you then?

I'm quite normal, nothing special.

Yes, you are something special.

Why?

Do you have a photo of your daughter?

- What a brave little girl. - Yes, she has me completely in her hands.

After that, they stood two more hours in front of the house.

I thought I should wait to present this to rest of the group.

- What should we do now, father? - Leave the photos here.

Thank you.

Make an appointment with Lieutenant General Gaucke.

How are you Hans? With the wife and family? Everything ok?

You have to watch out for your son Falk so he doesn’t run you over. Do not be left outdated.

It's about my other son, Martin.

Has he finally come to his senses? If he hadn’t inherited your sensitivity-

-he could have been chief of the police, but he’s not even in the party.

He has fallen in love with the daughter of Dunja Hausmann.

Well that’s something. Hausmann is no good.

If it was up to she wouldn’t be allowed to perform, but you were always against it.

Julia Hausmann also has illegal contact with an Western. We are suspecting an illegal crossing of the border.

- Your son and a potential republic refugee? - I will take care of this privately.

If you don’t solve this you and your sons will suffer serious consequences.

- I’m aware of that - You will shovel coal for the rest of your lives.

You can trust me.

I will solve it.

I have the garden under control. Gitta wanted to plant zucchini. “What is that?” I said.

“Zucchini, zucchini”, Gitta said. “Where will we get the seeds?” I said.

- What are you doing? - I’ll be back.

Isn’t this the shop where that American chick works?

Don’t do anything stupid!

Good day.

- You have to come with me to clarify this situation! - Martin. Very funny…

- I fell asleep. - Do you want to go out tonight?

No Martin, I have a boyfriend.

I can’t. I have a boyfriend.

Yes, that's right. Only, you don’t love him.

Long until the dawn

and we have already lost faith

We don’t even believe in the darkness

how will it then be in the daylight?

Why don’t you go to the West? They wouldn’t even stop you. On the contrary.

This is my country. I don’t want to live anywhere else.

It feels somehow alive here, truthful.

But don’t you feel sometimes as if you are being choked?

- Then I just start to sing. - I cannot sing.

Mom, what would you do if you..

- If you… - If what?

- Nothing. I’m leaving now. - Wait! Give me a kiss.

- Tell me what’s on your mind, please. - I’m going out dancing with Robert.

- I didn't forgot our signal either. - I need to talk to you, please.

- Everything looks the same here. - But not you.

You have become old and gray.

But your clothes are more elegant.

- Want some tea? - Yes, please.

So, you really made your way to the top now.

What are you now? Colonel or General?

The former resistance fighter has become a Stasi general.

Sorry, of course you work for the Interior ministry.

- You have probably walked over some dead bodies? - No, but I have injured many.

At least you’re honest. I guess you are here about my tour.

Imagine that you shit your pants over a song.

I'm not here to discuss that with you.

Too bad, because I have a lot to say about it.

- Is Julia my daughter? - Excuse me?

Is Julia my daughter?

You now have ten inches of extra space and I made an opening so that you can get more air.

Have you talked to your mother?

She would not understand anyway.

She loves her home. She would just think that I’m seduced by the gold on the other side.

“She is drawn to glitter like a magpie.”

- You just took off! - I chose my family.

No, my dear, you chose your career! With me by your side it would have been impossible.

I ask you again: Is Julia my daughter?

I don’t owe you an answer!

Dunja, something has happened.

My son has fallen in love with your daughter.

- Is Martin your son?

Yes, the black sheep.

I’ll take care of it.

You should look after your daughter better.

What are you saying? Apparently you haven’t looked after your son either.

- Can I count on you? - Have I ever let you down?

Julia, I have never given you any rules or mixed into your life.

- No. - But now I have to.

Stay away from Martin Kupfer

Why now all of a sudden? You liked him.

The family Kupfer gets their money from the national security.

- How do you know that? - You cannot see him again.

I can't believe this.

The Kupfer family will ruin you.

Don’t worry. I will not see him again.

- Julchien - I have to go, we have inventory today.

Our agent in West Berlin found two tickets to Miami in Scnyder’s apartment.

One in the name Julia Hausmann.

The flight is on Thursday.

Schnyder will probably try to smuggle his slut out within the next 24 hours.

- That's enough for a conviction. - No.

Let’s put a travel ban on him.

No, then we have nothing on them.

No, we have to catch them in the act.

Now I’ll catch you!

I caught you! Now I will eat you.

- Good day, hello. - Hi.

- How did you find me here? - Your colleague told me.

Lisa, I'll be right back.

We can’t see each other anymore. I like you, but this is it.

Did you come here just to say that?

It was nice meeting you anyway.

I wish you all the best.

Now I know why you are special…

No, please. I have to go.

Are you going to cross the boarder?

Let me go, Martin.

- Bye - Wait. Julia!

Yes?

Father. I solved the problem with Julia Hausmann.

Will you hand in a report?

Yes, we will arrest Hausmann at the boarder.

She will go to jail and maybe the west germans will pay for her freedom.

She and Schnyder are heading for the trap.

The evidence is enough to get them convicted.

Why haven’t I been informed?

Have you completely lost your mind?

What if they refuse arrest? What is Schnyder just steps on the gas?

They will shoot! You are risking two peoples lives!

- No, I’m not. - You should prevent people from fleeing!

- Haven’t you ever heard that? - It wouldn’t help in this case.

You can forget the position as head of department.

Bye mom.

Everything all right?

Yes.

Ok…

Everything will be fine.

- Do you have air? - Yes.

Where is Julia?

Well at least not with your Martin.

Where is she?

In her room. She wasn’t feeling well.

What's wrong with you?

What are you doing?

She wants to leave the country illegally. She is going to the West with Robert!

How do you know that?

You gotta do something!

I can’t do anything.

Yes, you can! Please, I beg you.

Julia is your daughter.

Is that true?

Come, come here.

Is it true?

Stop your people.

Where is Hans?

Did he go back to the office again?

That’s quite a girl you managed to catch.

What are you talking about?

- What do you mean? - Easy come, easy go.

- What are you up to? - Martin, let your brother go!

- Have you both gone mad? - It’s ok, it’s between two brothers.

- Martin, come to your senses. - Where are you going?

Turn off the engine.

Identity card.

Mr. Robert Schneider, yes?

Get out of the car!

Open the trunk.

- Do you think I’m hiding something? - Open the trunk.

Remove your personal items, please.

Yes, I know. I should have gotten rid of these.

Oh, it sounds a bit hollow here.

I have to tell you something…

I don’t have a warning triangle or a first aid kit.

- Nothing. - What do you mean?

Where is Julia Hausmann?