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Can everybody hear me out there? Julia and Martin are having a baby!

I don't want to have a child in a world where you can't tell the truth.

But you don't even know if it really helps your mother!

I do. I want to put those bastards under pressure.

We have to make them annul the incapacitation. It's is like murder!

Are you really sure you want to come along? - Yes.

Stop running here!

I wanted to get you gerbera, but there were only marguerites.

What a pity. I love gerbera. Especially the red ones.

Shall we stay here or do we go for a walk? - I like it here. Take a seat.

They've told me I can trust you.

Yes. If you do exactly what I tell you. If you don't ask any questions...

...and if you don't talk about us with anybody, then there's a chance.

But there's no guarantee. - I understand.

You know what it costs? - Yes, I wanted to talk with you about it.

That's a lot of money. I don't have so much West German money.

We need the prepayment in Deutsch Mark. And again the same amount...

...when you've reached the west. Both cash.

Why do you want to go from East to West Germany?

Well, about six years ago my girlfriend and I had contact...

...to a West German journalist and we told him lots of things.

How they treated Julia's mother, the singer Dunja Hausmann.

That was you? I've read about it.

Julia was arrested although she was pregnant and then sentenced.

Article 100, traitorous espionage. The journalist allegedly belonged to the...

...Federal Intelligence Service.

Anyway, since then I haven't seen her again.

And about six months ago I got a letter from her. From Hamburg.

She was ransomed. And your child?

Why did they reprieve you?

I was lucky and I wasn't as courageous as she was.

She didn't give in till the end.

What does your family say about your plans?

They'll have to face the consequences.

I don't have a family anymore.

My young admirer.

I'm glad to see you. But no coffee today, I don't have much time.

That's funny.

My wife always used to have them too.

They give you a fresh breath, right? She almost was addicted to it.

But it's been years.

By the way, I've listened to your new record.

Congratulations, I like it.

Not only I do. Since you've got rid of these destructive sounds...

...you're really successful in our country. Thanks to us.

Thank you.

So! How was the premiere at Amiga?

Friebe commented the last speech at the Kremlin.

He thinks that Gorbachev is a savior.

By the way, that's what Hobrecht and Landser think too.

Arndt Hobrecht? The editor?

Hobrecht thinks the central committee is incapable and senile.

I like that.

Because it doesn't recognize the chances of Glasnost.

Is that all?

How's my daughter doing?

You're well-behaved. We're well-behaved. That's the deal. You're not well-behaved.

Friebe is having an affair with Hobrecht's wife.

She's fine.

I could make life in prison easier for her...

Better medical care, for instance.

And when can I see her?

Miss Hausmann, you should really get rid of the mess here.

I want to see my daughter. It's already been three months now.

Your visits don't have a positive impact on your daughter.

There's nothing I can do! She doesn't want to go to the west.

And believe me or not, she loves her country here!

She doesn't care about the country. You know why she doesn't want to go.

Miss Hausmann...

...just like me you don't want all this drama between her and my...

...brother to start over again.

Convince your daughter that Martin got over her.

She still loves him.

If she doesn't agree to our offer of moving west...

...her life will be no bed of roses anymore. I can promise you that.

If she emigrates, I'll take care that you get your concert in the west.

And you can see your daughter as often as you like.

Hi, mom. - Julchen, my Julchen.

Stop. No contact. Don't touch, or I'll have to cancel this visit.

Aren't you happy to see me again? - I am.

I only thought that... - Martin?

He's forgotten you, don't you know?

Have you seen him, have you talked to him?

Yes.

I tried it over and over again.

But he doesn't want to. He's back. With his family, this Stasi clan.

That's enough! - Sorry, I wasn't talking about you.

Did you get my parcels? Also the drugs?

How is your cough? - It's almost gone.

Good. - Mom, is this true with Martin?

It's me!

Darling?

I'm still Heinz-Peter for you!

Tell me, how often did I tell you to soak your socks in the bathroom?

My sweater is soaking there. By the way, it was the last sweater...

...Gitta hand-knitted for me before she left for the West.

That stupid cow! Never mind. It needs it warm and...

Yes. But why are you washing your sweater in the middle of the summer?

Because I wear it in winter.

And always keep in mind. I offered you some shelter here.

And yes, you're indebted to me. Got that?

Yes! - Your appreciation has faded lately.

I've noticed that. I'm sensitive myself.

It was the same with Gitta at the beginning.

How are we supposed to handle the people's wish for changes...

...considering the changes in the Soviet Union?

I want you to put aside...

...everything you know about ideological education and give your own opinion.

Yes, comrade Stoph. Please.

I think comrade Hager has already said it right.

Only because my neighbor renovates I don't start hanging new wallpaper too.

I'd like to know what you're thinking! I hope you're thinking at all.

Yes, Roemer.

I think that we must rethink our enemy image from the inside.

Just like we did it outwardly through the process of detente.

The dominance of socialism as a system is so obvious in my opinion...

...that we're able to deal with criticism if we want to make progress.

Well done, Roemer! That's what I mean by making your own thoughts.

Because it raises new questions instead of preventing them.

Comrade Kupfer? - Gosh, Roemer...

You'd get best marks for conspirative approaching.

What do you mean? - I'm just kidding. What's so urgent?

What I've said about the enemy image, I just wanted to stimulate the discussion.

And now you're afraid of your own courage? - To be honest, yes.

You've been very brave. Let me tell you something based on my experiences...

Everything you do or don't do because of fear will come back to you some time...

Just like a boomerang. Today we're living in times where you shouldn't be afraid.

Thank you. - I thank you, Roemer. Keep it up!

Yes, we could conclude the operation "Wasp" successfully.

Thanks to your Rico we could identify the group...

..."For peace and humanity" completely. 23 subjects.

These bringers of peace, eco-warriors, they breed like rabbits.

And what do we do? We compile files! Files! What a waste of time, precious time!

It's all bullshit. Everything has to be correct.

These are the laws, lieutenant General.

We have to follow them or do you have another idea?

Comrade Kupfer, a phone call. - Not now!

It's your son. - I'm coming.

Please, excuse me.

I tell you: there's only one thing you can do about this clan: Deterrence! Deterrence!

What does the central committee do? They abolish the death penalty!

That's a mistake, a huge mistake: Disarm while the enemy is getting big!

Roman! What's the matter? That's only an emergency number.

Dad, I'm going to fail. I've seen Dimitri Karkovic.

And Oliver Mildner, they're all there.

Andreas Broedner from West Germany, he's much better than me.

Listen to me. - I think I'm getting sick, dad.

I haven't been feeling good for days. - Listen to me now!

Do you have faith in your father? - Yes.

I also love you if you fail. You understand me?

Yes. - But you're not going to fail?

Roman, you're in a competition. - Dad, I have to call it quits.

Listen. Go and beat this Broedner and all the others. You can do it.

You promise me that? - Yes.

Roman, for Christ's sake. Come on. This is for the fighting spirit.

Come on!

Roman!

Hi, darling.

Good afternoon, Falk.

And?

It's still Bars. - It's starting any moment.

Too many plates, mother. - No, leave it there.

There he is! - Yes.

He looks really fit.

He looks pale. - No.

Have you changed the color again, father?

Be quiet now!

Jens Kraemer prepares himself mentally, he seems focused.

Can you help me, please?

I always have to do everything.

However, he makes a mistake! Crash!

Our visitor's about to come. - It's your visitor.

Sorry, but I'm also doing it for you. A little bit of appreciation would be nice.

I want to watch this!

But this probably won't be enough for a medal.

Unless, this Roman Kupfer can really step up. But it's going to be tough.

That's your grandson! - No, it's my nephew.

Yes, that's what I'm saying. I always mix that up. Why didn't you tell me anything?

He's only been part of the GDR squad for six months.

I need a deodorant.

Look, this amplitude, what a great swing, the difficulty is right.

Everything's going perfect for this Roman Kupfer. Now the finish!

This is gold! Our son! That's enough. This is gold. Our son!

Vera, aren't you happy? Our son. Oh my god.

Roman. - I'm so proud of you, Roman.

Martin! Eva and Beate. Beate and Eva, Martin.

Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

Don't be shy, make yourself at home. Everything's absolutely safe here.

We're not dangerous at all. However, Martin can turn into an animal sometimes.

You're really going for it. - And I'll protect you then.

A glass of champagne to relax? - Yes, please.

Yes, I have to go. Have fun.

Don't be afraid of us, we don't bite.

I...

Martin, what's the matter?

What are you doing in there? Come on, let's celebrate Roman's medal.

What did I do wrong today? Was I too insensitive again?

Did I touch you wrong? Too much, too few?

Vera, I don't know what to do? - I'll get divorced.

It's not easy for me, we've tried everything.

And I can see you're trying very hard. But I don't want it anymore.

I'm scared of you. I'll go, Falk.

And when do you come crawling back? In two weeks, in three weeks?

Come on Vera, we've already been through all this! You need me.

Who saved you when you crippled this boy, for example?

I've already been at the lawyer.

What's the lawyer's name?

What's his name? - You can't hurt me anymore.

Falk! - Not now!

A phone call. Something's wrong with Roman! - What?

His coach is on the phone.

Kupfer.

What does the doctor say?

No way. Is he fit for transport? Good, bring him here immediately.

I don't want him to be in such a little rat-shop in Cottbus.

No, to the police hospital. He gets the best treatment there.

Yes? Good, thank you.

What happened?

What?

They don't know exactly. Some kind of collapse...

...after the victory ceremony in the dressing room.

Is he conscious? - Yes.

Martin, I've thought about it. I believe one also gets on without women.

It already started off with my mother.

The huge efforts one must make bear no relation to the joy one has.

Do you want to buy my Trabant?

Pardon? Are you serious? - Yes.

1977 model. It's run 75000. In great shape. You know it.

Why do you want to sell your car? - You can have it for 2.000 Deutsch Marks.

Why do you think I have so much West German money?

All the bribe money when you stop the West German cars.

Sorry Martin, but that's not funny!

I'm an honest soul, you know that!

Besides, I've been told that it's not much you get out of it.

What do you want to do with all the money? Just asking, en case I had it.

Go on vacation.

But it's not going to be camping in Prerow then. There's a girl. Behind my back.

Hello? Lisa! How's it going in Moscow?

Have you found a nice apartment?

Hang on a second. Goerlitz, think about it. But not too long.

Otherwise I'll ask Sielski. He really has an itch for it and I need the money fast!

I'm back. Can you speak up a little, I can't hear you!

Falk? - Juergen, good afternoon.

How is he doing? - He's in a stable condition.

But we can't say what's wrong with him.

We have to wait for the evaluation of the blood test.

I see.

Gosh, Roman!

Relax!

Hey dad.

I'm so sorry about all that. I'm feeling better now.

First of all, congratulations, Roman. I'm very proud of you!

Thank you. - You don't have to apologize.

Don't worry, it's just some flu. They shall give me something...

...and I'll be back on my feet tomorrow. The main thing is that I can go...

...to the Palace of the Republic to get honored.

Why shouldn't you be able to? - Right.

I'm not here because of me. But because of your mother! She's suffering.

But she doesn't say anything. I thought she'll accept it one day...

But she walks through the house at night.

She sits in your old apartment and stares at photos for hours.

She's not telling me anything but I know it.

I won't come back.

But you could visit your mother once in a while and talk to her.

She was against us too. Against Julia. You were all against us.

You owe me something. - Why?

Because you were holding your protecting hand over me?

Why didn't you hold it over Julia? Over our child?

You know it was impossible.

Call your mother. Only once.

Ask her how she's doing. Tell her about you. This can't be too difficult.

Alright, I'll do it.

For 2,000 Deutsch Mark, West!

What are you talking about?

I also meet her regularly. And for 500 extra, I'll even bring her flowers.

I'm sorry, Martin. You've lost your child. - I have to go inside again.

Did you see Roman? On television? - No.

He's in hospital.

Why? Is he injured?

Rather some kind of a dizzy spell.

Yes. Be careful when you leave the courtyard.

There are loose planks lying all over the place.

Shall I say hello to your mother?

The doctor will be right there.

His kidneys malfunction. He has fever and water in his arms and legs.

Besides, and this bothers me the most, his heart has been damaged.

And what do you do to help him?

We've connected him to the dialysis.

That's all we can do for him right now. One moment, please.

Watch out for the turn!

The car has to handle that, otherwise it's rubbish.

Yes, I've dug over the strawberry patch and there I came across something hard.

I thought to myself that's impossible. Gitta has just laid out the patch.

And she doesn't accept anything hard in bed, I mean on the patch. She does in bed.

Man, what a hottie, I can tell you. Never mind, it's over, Goerlitz.

I found this box with a bunch of Deutsch Mark inside.

So I thought this must be her aunt's West German money!

She stashed away all her aunt's money without telling me anything.

And she also didn't take anything with her. What does that tell you?

Well, how much do you have now?

As much as I like. I have money. Gratefulness, Martin! Deep gratefulness.

Do you understand? She has left the money there to show how grateful she is...

...for all I've done for her. And because I don't get promoted anymore.

Nice story.

What do you mean by "nice story"? Don't you believe me?

Oh shit.

Not the right time now, comrades. I mean, colleagues.

Turn off the engine! Driving license, registration...

You've been going way too fast, my dear colleague.

What kind of car is this, that gets stopped by the police straight away?

We need to talk about the price again.

Can you come here?

Have you thought about the possibility that Roman's condition...

...could have something to do with those performance enhancing drugs?

Well, performance-increasing supplements are part of serious sport.

Everywhere, also in the west. But they'd never give Roman anything that harms him.

The execution of these measures at sports schools...

... is being supervised by department 3. We should try to get Roman's file.

I believe his doctors are involved in these processes.

Yes, but why is he still in a critical condition?

Either the doctors are groping in the dark or they don't want to tell us the truth!

Falk, it's about your son. - Yes...

But what am I supposed to do? There are no files, officially.

If I'd try to get them it would be breach of secrecy, you know that!

What do my weary eyes see: Hans Kupfer, what a great honor!

Good afternoon, Guenther. How are you doing?

You know, if my wife still wasn't so demanding, life would be a bed of roses.

But at my age, I can't go any faster. What do you think, Hans?

Do I look nineteen?

Yes. Cheers to the progress and so on.

So, why are you here?

I'm asking you for your help. I need information from department 3.

Process department sports. - I don't know what you're talking about.

Especially the "performance-enhancing measures"...

...which they implement in Karl Marx Stadt.

I need to know which supplements they give to the athletes.

I could put you out of action for that. These "measures" you're mentioning...

...don't exist officially and everybody who's interfering there, is a spy.

Sport is war. So what's the point of that?

I know your tape recorder, Guenther.

If you want to put me down you're able to do it now.

But please give me the information first. It's about my grandson.

I must know what they gave him. You could save his life.

And why are you here and not your son Falk?

I have nothing to lose.

There were times when we were friends.

What do I get for the files?

I can't offer you anything except me. - That's not much.

It's all I have.

Good afternoon. My lunch break is almost over.

I'm sorry. I had to take a few detours. Have you got everything with you?

Yes.

What's coming next? - You'll fly to Sofia.

There, you'll be contacted and informed about all further steps.

I can tell you one thing. In Bulgaria you'll be transformed into a West German.

That means you still have to get some western clothing at the Intershop...

...and get rid of everything that identifies you as an East German.

Do you have enough money? - Yes.

Luckily, you don't have a Saxon dialect.

Tell me, have you found Julia already? - She doesn't live at the address anymore.

But we're at it. Nobody gets lost with us.

When does it start? - In one week.

We'll let you know. Password Gerbera.

Red ones, right?

They've forced me again to sign the exit visa.

I could leave before the term of imprisonment.

That's wonderful. That's great. You accept that, don't you?

You need to get out of here before you go down the drain.

But I feel at home here. You always said that one shouldn't run away.

Yes! That's right.

But Julchen, what makes you stay here?

These incredible prison conditions where they don't even cure your cough?

And let me tell you. When you're out of here, it's not over, never.

They'll never leave you alone.

Either they'll break you or your cough will kill you.

And over there you'll have peace.

And decent doctors.

I can't without Martin.

Martin!

Martin!

Julchen... Where's your golden knight now?

I mean, did he show up here at all? Did he take care of your health?

Did he support you when your child passed away.

Maybe he wasn't allowed to. - Wasn't allowed to do what?

Julchen! In his family? Oh, come on.

His father could've easily got you out of here.

No, he's crawled back into the arms of his family.

He's gone back to his ex-wife, you know?

That's the truth.

Put out the cigarette!

Miss Hausmann, I know you don't want to see me...

... and don't want to talk to me. You've been telling me many times...

...over the past years, but that's not right. I have to know where Julia is.

You understand that?

She doesn't answer my letters and she probably moved away.

Please, give me her address in West Germany and I promise...

...to leave you alone forever. - No man ever fought for me.

Please, Miss Hausmann.

I can't help you. No one can.

Now, please go. Go.

Yes! But whom are you talking about?

Not so fast, please.

What?

Can you speak up. The connection is really bad here.

I've told her to leave, you understand? My own daughter.

I've told my own daughter to leave. You know what that means?

I got that. And what did she say?

I've told her that Martin left her a long time ago and forgot about her.

That really broke her heart. Moreover, I lied to her. Martin came back again.

Yes, of course. But what did she say then? - Please, leave her alone. I'm begging you.

Don't do anything to her! I can promise you, she'll sign it!

Gosh, that's really sad. An unofficial, you know?

Alcoholic, unstable person, but valuable for us.

It's all because of these performance-enhancing drugs...

...they gave Roman in Karl-Marx-Stadt for seven years.

This is from department 3. How did you get it?

Here, days before the competition...

Here, process, top secret, injections for weeks.

And below there are the abbreviations.

You should really show that to professor Holz!

I'm sure he doesn't know about the injections.

Thank you!

Where did you get that from? - I can't tell you, Juergen.

Please, what did they give Roman? What do these abbreviations stand for?

This is a series of tests, for a new preparation.

Roman was part of this secret test, that's unbelievable!

Why didn't they give me this information? This medication has damaged...

...his heart massively. And it doesn't combine well with the drugs...

...we had to give Roman according to the dialysis.

Are you really sure?

I'm not familiar with this series of tests. It's top secret.

But I know this medication is been used elsewhere.

It's irresponsible. However, we know enough now to make a clear decision.

What does that mean?

Roman's heart and his kidneys have been damaged massively.

We have to get rid of the dialysis and the involved drugs as quickly as possible...

...that endanger his weakened heart even more.

That means Roman needs a kidney transplant.

Considering his unstable condition we should operate as fast as we can.

I can't say how long his heart will stand the dialysis concomitant medication.

Do you agree to test yourself?

Yes, of course.

Thank you, Juergen. I need to ask you to...

To forget this conversation as fast as possible. Falk, you can count on me.

Don't.

What are you doing there, mother? - I know exactly how he's feeling.

I know all his thoughts, also the dark ones.

However, I want to be close to him just like on the first day. Isn't that strange?

You love him. There's nothing you can do about it.

Are there any results concerning Roman's kidney already?

Vera's kidneys can't be used as we expected. She had too many drinks.

And I have the wrong blood group.

We're too old for it. So an anonymous donor must be found.

Roman's on a waiting list now. But this can take ages!

Who knows if his heart will keep on beating...

Be quiet!

I'm sorry.

There's somebody you can ask!

No.

Ask him! - No!

No!

Martin?

Here you have the rest. - Yes.

Now I hope to receive a detailed holiday report!

Yes, you'll get it.

When does your plane leave? - Half past eleven.

And how do you get to Schoenefeld? You don't have a car anymore.

I've ordered a taxi.

Alright then.

Bye, Goerlitz.

Now, you're getting afraid of flying, don't you?

Both of us camping in Prerow. That would've been it!

Maybe you're right.

I have to go.

He's almost there.

Take it easy. He'll be there in a minute.

Is he in?

Bedroom. The second door on the left. - Back off now! Go on!

Good afternoon, Martin.

Falk. - Can you spare me a minute?

No. I have to go now. - It won't take long.

What do you want?

Roman is very sick.

He needs an organ donation, a new kidney. Otherwise he might die.

Can I smoke?

Yes.

I'm sorry.

I'm here to ask you to have a check-up.

Why should I do that? - To see whether you can donate.

I've nothing to do with you anymore.

I'm leaving. My taxi is waiting. - Please.

What's that?

You don't want to go on vacation with so much West German money?

Let me guess. You want to go to Sofia, Budapest, and then move on?

I could get you arrested immediately.

I'd get a medal for ratting my own family...

And then? What do you want to do then? Do you want to force me to donate?

You can't just rip it out of me. You'll never get away with that.

It's about Roman. Not about us. Martin, he could die any minute.

We've also lost a child. Julia and I.

It never would've happened if Julia hadn't got it under these circumstances,...

...three weeks too early, during custody! And this is your fault.

And now you come here to ask for help?

No way!

Martin! - Leave me alone.

She's here. In Hoheneck.

If you do it I'll take care that she gets out as quickly as possible and stays here.

What?

What are you talking about? - Julia is here!

No, I received a letter from her from Hamburg one year ago.

"I rip you out of my heart with all roots, so that we both can start from scratch".

Yes, the letter was forged.

There are many people who do that perfectly. And I've given the order.

Why?

Why?!

Martin, you've made such a fuss, the first years, every day.

So that the communication ban gets rescinded and you can see each other.

I wanted you to give up and to have peace.

Don't you understand, Martin? I'm begging you. For Roman. Martin, for Roman!

Martin! He's going to die. Don't you care at all? Please, Martin!