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Who is dead? - Julia Hausmann, she was run over.

I heard that the young Hausmann was looking for her daughter?

I don't think there'll be any problems. - I should commit myself as an informer?

Vera, I have to deliver information.

Otherwise Gaucke won't believe you're a mole.

Are you afraid of something?

I like you. Really, you must believe me. It has nothing to do with you!

I'll sign the adoption papers tomorrow.

Martin!

Martin!

Where are you going? Come on. Come on! Talk to me!

About what?

What's happened with Julia is terrible. I know that, but...

No, father, it isn't terrible. It's the logical consequence of your rejection...

...my cowardice and the shit system in which we're living here.

That's what's terrible.

They put Julia in prison because she was telling the truth.

And our child, Anna... I've no idea what's happened to her.

Then find out. Do something! You owe it to Julia.

God sees everything.

I really have to go.

Try it. - Okay...

I just don't get it. Vera's been begging for years to adopt a child.

So I take care of it, as I always take care of everything...

...and again it's not right for her!

Falk, it doesn't matter what you do, but how you do it.

Now you too! Thank you.

You hurt Vera by signing the adoption papers without telling her.

Can't you understand?

But she knew it! We had discussed it, mother!

Falk!

Women hate being presented with a fait accompli. We want to be involved.

What happened?

I'll have a wash.

Goerlitz's Dacha burnt down. - What?

That's dreadful. And were you there or did Martin come to you?

Good evening, Vera.

You're really pretty, Vera.

Where were you?

I was out with Nicole. - So long?

And what did you do? - We had Soljanka in the restaurant.

Alone? Only the two of you? - Yes.

Vera, I'm sorry I haven't asked you because of the adoption papers.

I assumed that we had decided.

Can I count on you, Vera?

Yes...

Come on, friends, we'll drink to that!

Yes! Cheers!

And what shall we do next?

I think we should support the comrades from 'Environment and Democracy'...

...and let them print here.

That won't be so easy. Our special print approval won't cover it. Forget it.

I don't give a shit!

We've got the public on our side. The people out there need more!

We have to take them along, give them feed!

One after the other. Those who want information can always come...

...to our Environment Library. Do you want to put all that at risk?

Those who come to us don't need to be convinced.

That's why we have to go out and convince the people of our idea!

Luschi, slowly. - No! We've got a forum now...

The media in the West report about us.

Exactly. - So now we have to go one better.

We must take the chance before they lose interest in us.

Boy, slowly!

I think we ought to vote, right? - Yes.

Okay. Who wants 'Environment and Democracy' to be is printed here?

Who's against it?

Yes. Cheers, Cheers! - Cheers!

He'll calm down again.

No one in there is aware of what it would mean it if we'd lose the print approval.

Simply vote!

But what should go wrong? Everything else worked out fine...

You can't be serious! They'll shellac us! They'll close this place!

Good morning!

Morning.

Nice that you're back, dear brother.

But you didn't have to burn down Goerlitz's Dacha for that.

Falk...

Good morning.

Morning. - Morning.

Start before it gets cold.

I believe Anna's still alive.

The doctor who was there during the birth...

...told Julia that Anna was healthy and didn't die.

Did the doctor also tell you? - No, but Julia.

No offense, Martin. But Julia probably got it wrong.

Yes...

Or do you think that Anna was mixed up?

You don't think she was kidnapped?

The fact that babies are kidnapped in our country...

I believe Falk is right. That doesn't exist here.

Good afternoon, Mrs. Maywald.

No, Mrs. Maywald's on holiday. I only water her flowers and clean a little.

Oh, I see...

When will she be back? - I don't know.

She left quite suddenly.

And where is she now? - I don't know. She hasn't told me!

Excuse me! It's important.

It's about my daughter, only Mrs. Maywald can help her.

While I was with her, watering the flowers, I heard her mentioning Michaelsdorf.

But I don't know whether she's gone there!

Thank you very much.

Well? Yesterday's bicycle demonstration was great, wasn't it?

Robert came home pretty late.

We're adopting a child. - You and Robert?

No! My husband and I!

Why? - What kind of question is that?

Excuse me, but in your situation?

I don't think you can judge our situation. You don't even know Falk.

True. But I know you. I can see that you're scared of him.

How you're going down the drain.

We've been married for almost twenty years.

It's not always easy but I also know what I like about him.

Tell me!

He never let me down.

He never let you down. That's all?

Vera, this is insane.

You're on the brink of getting divorced, you love my brother...

...but want to adopt a child? - I'm not in love! With Robert...

That was a mistake. And I won't see him again.

Kupfer, what's all this shit here?

A completely messed up operation!

Why could these environment idiots riot unhindered for 35 minutes?

Indeed, the comrades from the national police were temporarily unable to cope.

Don't give me that crap, Kupfer!

If they'd known what to expect, they'd have been prepared!

Not to mention our team!

I see it just like you, comrade lieutenant general.

How could they plan this without us knowing?

That's what I'd like to know too. I thought you infiltrated a mole, or not?!

We're still at the beginning.

Our mole is just building up confidential relationships with the whole group.

And till then, and you know that, things can slip through.

Slip through? If you've got your people under control, nothing slips through!

Do you understand? - Certainly, comrade lieutenant general.

Your wife is a reliable source?

Of course.

Geifel makes noises.

Yes, comrade Geifel can't handle that I've taken over the unit.

So one must forgive his lack of objectivity.

Good. Very well, Kupfer.

I'm counting on you.

You wanted to talk to me, comrade senior general.

Comrade Kupfer. Let's walk a little.

The situation is tense.

The dealing with the subversive forces in our country wasn't always good lately.

I've the same opinion.

I know. The minister wants you on your old post.

Then you're deputy head of department 20 again.

And what does he require of me?

Well, skill, foresight...

We need people like you, comrade Kupfer.

One who builds bridges and doesn't create new ditches. We've too many of them.

My bridges were always torn down in the past before one could use them.

Why should it be different now?

But Kupfer, I told you that the minister's getting you back to change something.

Martin...

Can I come in? - No, I have to go to work.

It won't take long.

Go on.

I'm sorry.

And now?

Are you insured? - I have to check.

But that won't bring my old Dacha back anyway!

Do you know how much effort it cost?

Martin, I even drove to Greifswald for the bitumen felt! The windows! The floor!

We went through so much trouble!

I'll start on it. - Yes, go ahead then.

Hello, Martin. - Hello, Eva.

Has she moved in now?

No... Yes. Virtually.

In her opinion... Why? Do you want to come back again?

No. No, certainly not!

Dunja, I know that you're in...

I can hear you breathing.

Go away. Please...

Hello.

Who was the young man on crutches who picked up Miss Henning?

Thomas, her son.

Is he mentally disabled too?

No. Why? - Nothing.

Is something wrong? - No, why?

Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

Good afternoon. - Kupfer. We're here because of Sonja.

Please, wait a moment. - Thank-you.

Did you know about the bicycle demonstration yesterday?

No.

No? That's strange. As you were there! The comrades took photos of you.

Falk, I had no idea.

I had an appointment with Nicole, we took our bikes to get there and got into it.

And why haven't you told me? You let me walk right into a trap!

Do you know how I stood there this morning? Geifel's smirking mug?

Everyone knew, except me! - I'm sorry, I didn't want that...

I saved your ass more than once. Now it's your turn.

From now on I want all reports on this pastor and his people. Alright?

For example, you should've told me that Nicole Henning has a handicapped son.

I want to know everything about them.

Where they meet, when they come, when they go, their contacts to the West.

Do you understand me? Did you get that?!

Yes.

Alright.

Hello, there's our sunshine!

Hello, Sonja. - Hi there.

Hello. - Hello.

Come along, I've a small surprise for you. Come on...

I had the impression recently, that your Teddy was lonesome and a little sad...

Martin.

Yes. - Stop tormenting yourself.

What would you do if they had kidnapped your child and you'd only find after years?

You don't really know whether she was really kidnapped...

I do know.

You're getting carried away. - Forget it, mother. Thank you.

I only wanted to tell you that your father and I are on your side, no matter what.

You weren't on my side when it mattered, you've destroyed everything.

If you had listened to us back then, Martin...

...then you wouldn't be sitting here like this.

You know what...

...even if it hurts so much that I can hardly stand it...

...I'm still glad every day that I didn't listen to you.

Then don't blame us for what's happened!

You and Julia knew what you were doing! No one forced you to break our laws!

Didn't you break laws too? Back then in the Third Reich?

Didn't you join the resistance movement?

You can't compare that! That was a different situation.

Yes, I know. But the laws were wrong. Just like today.

How was your trip with Sonja?

A great success, right? - Yes, it was very nice.

It was great. She'll visit us tomorrow for the first time.

Yes? - Alright then.

And to you father and your return to your old job.

I'm glad you're happy about it, Falk.

You're going back? - Yes!

To reforest burnt earth which others have left behind and prevent new fires.

Interesting task.

I think so too, Falk.

I know what you're thinking.

But believe me, it's best for your search if I'm back at my old desk again.

Don't tell me that's the reason you're doing it, father.

How you can go back there?

You can trust me.

I was with that doctor today. Right after Julia's accident she went on holiday!

Quite suddenly, to Michaelsdorf. Does that ring a bell?

Michaelsdorf? We've got an object there.

It's possible that someone sent her there, so that no one asks stupid questions?

Excuse me, please.

Are you getting on with the search for your daughter, Martin?

Since when are you interested in my daughter's fate?

Martin, I'm your brother.

What I wanted to tell you a long time ago...

Even if you don't believe me, I'm very sorry for what happened with Julia.

Hello. Are you avoiding me?

No, I was busy.

Will you come to the town hall tonight?

There's beer, lard sandwiches, Spreewald gherkins...

Information about the reactor safety... - I don't want this.

What don't you want?

I don't know where we're heading. I can't get involved with you.

Look at me, please.

It was a game, nothing else. Without meaning for you and for me.

It's unbelievable how badly you lie.

Don't make it so difficult for me.

Please...

If you change your mind.

Here, these are the reports of our moles from the Prenzlauer Berg scene.

These poets are getting more and more rebellious, bad company.

We have to take action.

If I take action, Guenter, I'll do it my way.

I won't interfere in your stuff and you won't interfere in mine.

I think that's what the minister expects.

I'm glad that you're with us again.

Is there anyone in Michaelsdorf at the moment?

Why?

I wanted to organize a few meetings there.

But that's out in the sticks. - Exactly. It's ideal.

I only wanted to make sure that none of us is on holiday there.

Not that I know of. I heard you'll become a grandfather again? Is that right?

Congratulations, children are wonderful. Even if they're only adopted.

Yes.

Gaucke speaking. Connect me with comrade Zielke in Michaelsdorf.

Michaelsdorf.

Your father asked about Michaelsdorf. Supposedly for conspiratorial meetings.

Bullshit. He's found out that Maywald is there. I've already talked to Zielke.

He'll take her to a new place.

But this was the last time I've pulled the chestnuts out of the fire for you, Kupfer.

Many thanks, comrade General... - Finally get rid of this terrible matter!

Yes! I'm working on it.

So. What about that pacifistic environment scum?

Invitations for an event in the environment library were distributed.

Everywhere, in cafés, on the street...

Then we'll have to stop it.

Make sure, you'll find something so we can close their place.

Before your father makes up to them. - I'm trying.

That's not enough, Kupfer!

Not much has happened since you've taken over comrade Geifel's unit.

On the contrary! They're acting up with us!

But not for much longer, I promise.

What about the old Hausmann? Is she still under surveillance?

No. She's an extreme alcoholic. She's completely useless.

But as a precaution we've left the bugs in the object and can activate them any time.

You can step away now.

Stop it! I don't sing that shit anymore! Then I might as well drink again.

You've sold more records with that shit than in all the years before.

And I feel deeply ashamed.

Even if it was for my daughter, I wished the ground would open and swallow me up.

I don't sing that any more. Never again, you understand?

And now?

Now you can go.

Should you change your mind, let me know.

But please, not only one day before the show.

There won't be another show.

Come in.

That's why I believe that Anna is still alive.

But I don't get any further with my search and I'd like to know...

...whether she ever talked about the birth with you.

No, never.

Has she ever mentioned the name of the responsible midwife who was present?

No.

Are you sure? - I'm sure.

You're pretty stubborn.

That's what she loved about you.

Good afternoon, my name is Martin Kupfer.

Yes? - I want to see Dr. Schmolke.

Have you got an appointment? - No, it's rather a private matter.

I'm sorry, it's not possible without appointment.

Alright, let's make an appointment.

Who do you want to see? - Dr. Schmolke!

We've no Dr. Schmolke.

He worked here on the delivery ward six years ago.

He might have worked here six years ago, but he doesn't any longer.

Good. Where can I find him? - I can't tell you.

It's about this death certificate here which Dr. Schmolke signed six years ago.

Maybe someone else can give me information.

You will have to ask Dr. Schmolke.

Schmolke?

Yes, he's the doctor who's signed the death certificate at the time.

Can you find out where he works now? It's my only clue.

Dr. Maywald's disappeared and I can't find out who the midwife was back then.

I'll take care of it. - Thank you.

I haven't seen the donkey for ages. He always had to be there, right?

Always! - Roman and the donkey...

Do you still remember the boat trip? - The boat trip?

The boat trip when it fell into the water! - On Hiddensee.

Both of them were all wet! - Splendid!

The donkey and Vera...

Vera, there you are! Come on.

Well, for our sunshine.

It's nice. - It is nice, yes.

I understand that you're a little scared. To be honest, I'm excited too.

We'll manage.

Yes. - I've another job for you later on.

There's an event in the cross church tonight. I want you to go there.

What?

We're fetching Sonja today. It's her first night with us!

Yes, I know. It's only for a few hours. It's important, Vera!

I can't go there again.

Why not? - Because...

Not on Sonja's first night with us. Please!

You can make up for quite a few things tonight.

Hello! We're back!

Yes.

Hello. Good afternoon, Sonja.

Hello, welcome. I'm Marlene, this is Hans.

Hello. - Hello.

Hello. I'm Martin. - Hello, Martin.

Sleep well, big girl. Your Teddy's already asleep too.

Good night. - Good night.

Vera!

It's late, you have to go.

Aren't you glad? - What should I be glad about?

Sonja!

Don't you see that Vera and Falk aren't happy?

Nonsense. They'll get out of their crisis.

She will leave him. - Nonsense, how can you say that?

Vera? - Yes?

Are you still going out?

To gymnastics. - And Sonja?

Falk is with her. Bye.

Kupfer? Yes, I'm listening.

Schmolke, Gruenberger 25. Thanks, Konrad.

And they're not even equipped with a concrete dome...

The so-called Containment like in the nuclear reactors in the west...

...which prevent releasing radioactivity if there's an accident in the reactor core.

Nuclear energy is a brinkmanship.

And that's why saying no to nuclear energy is our only way.

Dr. Schmolke? - Yes?

You've issued a death certificate in Friedrichshain hospital six years ago.

For Anna Hausmann.

What's all this? Who are you? - Schulz, CID.

My God, that's long ago.

Your colleague at the time, Dr. Maywald, says that the child has survived.

What was the name of the mother?

Julia Hausmann. She was in custody. You won't have delivered many prisoners.

Hausmann, yes... Didn't she have this famous mother?

Dunja Hausmann.

As far as I remember, the girl was a preemie and came into the incubator.

Then she passed away very quickly.

You've got a phenomenal memory.

It was an unusual case. - Indeed.

Is it possible that Dr. Maywald wasn't informed about the child's death?

Not really. With our low infant mortality, something like this is always a big shock.

Thank you.

Falk?

I have to talk to you.

Don't you find it strange that Vera goes to gymnastics on our first night with Sonja?

The new responsibility's a pressure for her. She can switch off at gymnastics.

She's not there. I followed her.

Pardon? - She went to the Cross Church, Falk.

Yes... Alright, I'll take care of it.

Even though I don't know why you shadow Vera, mother.

Tell me, aren't you worried that she lies to you...

...and meets these people in the church? - Mother, everything's under control.

You knew that she'd go there, right?

What is she doing there, Falk?

You don't send your own wife to get information!

You know that I can't talk about it. - Don't give me that now!

The group around that Cross church priest resisted all methods of infiltration.

Vera co-operates with his sister. A unique chance, I had to take it.

And you believe that Vera's the right person for it?!

Sure, why not?

Because she hasn't got her emotions under control, Falk!

She was always unstable, and you know it!

It might be right for your job, but for your marriage it's poison!

Yes, mother... Thank you, I got it.

Oh no!

Then we'd be at your place on Saturday at about nine.

Yes. Sure.

Should I come too? - No need to, Thomas.

Mushrooms from the forest, you can eat them.

Simply wash them. Who cares about Chernobyl.

I better leave you alone, I'm sure you have a lot to tell each other.

I was afraid that you were being serious.

What?

That you don't want to see me again. Please, let's get out of here!

Everything's fine. She's fast asleep.

And? - What do you want to hear?

Well, who was there and what did they talk about?

The fact that our nuclear power stations aren't safe.

That's what they said... - Yes.

And that a disaster like Chernobyl can happen any time with us here too.

And that our power stations aren't properly protected.

Sure, because they're safe.

I don't understand.

What are their plans? Any new actions?

I don't know.

Vera, I can't afford another disaster like with the bicycle demonstration again!

But I really don't know. There were people I didn't know.

I couldn't hear what they said.

Who is the spokesman? The priest?

No... - But?

Luchnik. - Luchnik, what's his first name?

Frank. - True.

And Henning's son? The cripple? How much does he know?

Did he hear the conversation?

Please, Falk... - Alright...

I saw Schmolke yesterday. And he says that Anna's dead. But he's lying.

How do you know?

Because it's part of my job to find out who's lying.

Can you tap his phone? That's also part of your job, isn't it?

Yes, but what for? - If he's really lying...

...then he's probably lying for someone else.

And he'll certainly call him if you go there again...

...and put him a little under pressure.

It's possible. - Then we'd know who's behind it.

You could have made a great career, Martin.

But I can't simply send a technician.

This must be registered, I can't keep it a secret.

Then do it yourself. Or don't you know how anymore.

You, over there...

Are you alright? Are you injured?

No. - Come on, let me help you.

I know who you are.

I know your mother, your uncle and the members of the Environment Library.

Who are you? - We're not the bad boys, Mr. Henning.

I've nothing against western pop music or against the Environment Library.

It's an important social contribution to the development of socialism.

But the problem is that a good thing is infiltrated by nasty forces...

And it's my job to prevent it, because these force not only damage the GDR...

Above all, they also damage the Environment Library.

I don't know what you're talking about. - You do, Mr. Henning, you do.

And if you share your knowledge with me, I can protect your mother and your uncle.

Protect them from what?

I know that the two are good, reliable citizens...

But it's difficult for them to resist the pressure of the troublemakers.

With it, they put themselves and the whole church management in great danger...

...and I'd like to prevent that.

And you can help me to protect your mother and your uncle.

My informer told me that the 'Environment and Democracy' journal...

...will be printed in the town hall tonight.

A forbidden hate sheet which is full of West German propaganda.

The source is reliable? - Absolutely, comrade Geifel.

Tonight we have the chance to catch the people red-handed.

Then we can close that whole environment place, lock up the ringleaders...

...and we'll get the church for abusing the special print approval...

...and supporting a criminal offence.

Very good work, Kupfer, excellent.

You've proved foresight, patience and strategic talent.

Thank you, comrade lieutenant general.

Or do you suggest a different action, comrade Kupfer.

What would the gentle way look like?

It shows foresight and strategic talent.

Just as you said, comrade lieutenant general. We should lock up everyone.

I'm sure you thought about how to go on afterwards, right?

These Environment Libraries originate all over the country...

Their members are normal citizens.

Some are even convinced socialists who only mention mismanagement...

...which everyone knows about anyway. This is a normal, social process.

No, they're not socialists. They question socialism, these pacifists.

Environmental activists they call themselves!

That's why we must take action now, we must erase their thoughts for good!

That way we'll drive more people to the opposition and generate our own enemies.

Then we'll simply lock them up too.

For everyone you'll lock away, there will be at least two protesting.

The western press will heat up the situation.

Do you want to take over the responsibility if things get out of hand?

Comrade lieutenant general.

To be honest, I think my father's way is absolutely wrong.

He's got powerful advocates for his way at the moment and I won't mess with them.

Only results can convince them of the fact that strictness is the right means.

And you, Kupfer...

...you'll deliver these results to me. I'm sure you will.

I don't understand what you mean?

I won't give you the order to fight against these environment lunatics...

But if you do it on your own initiative and it'll be a success...

...I'll mention your courage appreciatively.

And if it goes wrong?

A little step back in your career. But you're still young!

And don't forget, Kupfer, you owe me one...

Falk?

Falk!

Falk!

Falk...

What's wrong?

I'm alright.

Get up.

Can you walk?

Yes...

Rest on me, alright?

Rest on me, alright?

I'm simply not in good shape... I need to train again.

No knocking today? - You look well.

Well lied. Come in.

A tea? - Yes, with pleasure.

Martin was here.

What are you doing there?

I want to know what's going on with Anna.

And so you tap my phone?

No, I'm removing the bug because I want to tap someone else.

And your colleagues won't notice it?

You're no longer interesting for them.

A pity, isn't it? If one becomes so insignificant...

You must be pretty sure that Anna's still alive. Doing something like this...

Yes.

But maybe I only want to believe it.

So you did that with Anna?

You damned pigs.

Hans?

Maybe we're grandparents now, you and I. That would be crazy...

Yes.

We haven't been to the movies for a long time.

Thomas, tonight we'll print in the town hall.

But you needn't be there.

Why don't you do him the favor. - Please.

Alright! - And you?

You're a real pain in the neck!

Did you get what you want again?

Nervous?

I haven't done something like this for a long time.

I'll put him under pressure tomorrow so that he'll call his officer.

But maybe he won't call anyone... Or the bug won't work.

Or we'll get caught!

Thank you. - After all, it's about my grandchild.

Hands up, drop everything! All men in the corner!

Hands off the printing machine!

What's all this? You've no right to simply...

You're Luchnik, am I right? The man with the big mouth.

Where's the priest?! - You're so disgusting!

Yes...

Good evening, Mr. Wolff. Get dressed and come along.

What's all this?

You're under arrested for assisting the distribution of subversive writings.

One moment, please... I've a visitor.

Don't worry, we don't mind. Thank you.