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

And you should've told me that Nicole Henninger has a handicapped son.

You can help me... To protect your mother and your uncle.

It was a game, no more. - It's unbelievable how badly you lie.

I was with Schmolke. He says that Anna's dead. But he's lying.

You did that with Anna?

You're under arrest for spreading subversive writings.

One moment, please. I've a visitor. - We don't mind. Thank you.

Let's go home.

What do you want at home? - I'm tired.

What's wrong with you?

Alright. See you later.

Quiet now, sleeping position!

How's this supposed to go on now? How do you imagine it?

Don't forget who you are.

Sit up straight. Feet together, hands under the thighs.

Morning, Mr. Wolff. Please, sit comfortably.

This was printed in your parish cellar last night.

May I?

I know nothing about it. And I'd like to talk to my lawyer.

I'd also like a cot that's big enough for me and doesn't always break.

We've contacted your lawyer. And your size isn't our fault.

But if the cot is really damaged, you'll of course get a new one...

Mr. Wolff, where did these people get the keys and the printing machines?

From me. I let them have the room after talking to the parish council.

But of course I wasn't aware that they wanted to print forbidden material.

My dear priest. The two of us will have a lot of fun with each other.

Mr. Frank Luchnik whom we've caught red-handed...

...remembers it differently.

The only reason why you weren't present...

...is because you had to lay a woman.

Should Mr. Luchnik really have said that...

...he was put under pressure and is lying.

We never put anyone under pressure. You should know that.

You really want to blame the others?

You're disappointing me. I wouldn't have thought you'd do that.

Especially from you, priest, I really would've expected more.

But it's not about me. - No.

But about the special printing rights of the church which you want to save...

...by saying that you knew nothing about it?

Take a look at it.

We know everything about you, Mr. Wolff.

Also that you knew what was printed and that you agreed to it.

You went to bed with the woman that evening...

...to escape a possible arrest, right?

Well, and what happens in the end? An arrest!

The church leadership protested...

...against the arrest of pastor Robert Wolff.

Paper tigers. They're glad if we leave them alone.

And Wolff offended against their own rules.

I wouldn't be too casual about this, especially as priest Wolff...

...wasn't even in the parish cellar, as I'm reading here in the report.

Who's responsible for this operation? I can't remember deciding on it.

I ordered the operation.

Without consultation because at very short notice...

...we had the chance to destroy the environmental movement.

The minister will be interested to find out...

Yes?

We'll meet in half an hour. Yes, the same place as usual.

Is this the man who visited you? - Yes.

Why didn't you tell us when he first contacted you?

I thought I had convinced him of the child's death.

But when he came for the second time, he put me under massive pressure.

And what does he know? - I don't know.

But he's convinced that the child's alive and determined to find her.

He asked over and over again for Dr. Maiwald.

That's no problem. No one else knows about it.

And there was still that nurse. - What nurse?!

I don't know how much she knows. But she's under my control.

Pardon? You're telling me this now, after all those years, Schmolke?

Listen, that nurse will be our scapegoat if necessary.

At the time she was responsible for the mix-up of the name straps.

Do you understand me?

Being her former superior you have to tell her how many consequences...

...this mistake will have for her if the matter comes to light.

Then she'll certainly be quiet.

Where's Sonja?

Having an ice cream with Marlene. - And how was your day?

My day? My day was wonderful. How much longer will you lock me up?

Officially there's still an investigation but as you weren't in the parish hall...

...we can soon "release" you without arousing suspicion.

What will happen with Robert?

He was pretty shocked when he found out...

...that you only went to bed with him to get information.

I don't think that he or his friends want to see you again.

More arrests in East Berlin.

Members of the environmental library of the Cross Church...

...were arrested by security. And also pastor Robert Wolf...

There will be trouble.

They should mind their own business.

I warned you.

The matter's getting out of your hand. - This is western propaganda.

Do you know that Gaucke will use you as a scapegoat if this goes wrong?

Why do you let yourself be used?

But that's Hausmann. - What does she want here?!

Who is this? - She used to sing great songs.

Then she suddenly changed sides.

It's said that she's betrayed her friends.

Hello. - Hello.

How can I help you? - I wanted to support you.

That's nice. We're planning to write an open letter...

...to the central committee. You can sign it.

I thought I could do more. - Really?

Sing a few politically correct hits so that we'll gather our wits?

Listen, I've sung songs about freedom...

...when you were still with the party's youth.

What do you mean by that? You're to tell me!

Yes, they've broken me. I did what they wanted me to do.

For my daughter.

I'd have done anything...

...so that my daughter wouldn't have to go to prison.

I'm not very proud of it and now you can condemn me.

But I'd have loved to see one of you playing the hero...

...if it were about your own child.

My daughter's dead...

And I'm here to support you.

If you don't want me, I can go again.

What's all this shit here, Kupfer?

They're nuts. Day flies.

You don't say.

Last night they already reported on the arrest in the western media.

The propagandistic interference in our state's internal problems is irrelevant.

Dashing, Kupfer, very dashing. But I'm afraid it's not that easy!

We finally have to get results!

The minister's worried and your father's undermining my position.

Shouldn't you quickly get this under control...

...I'll make you responsible, Kupfer. Do you understand?!

Certainly, comrade lieutenant general.

Is that why you've come back?

What do you mean? - Because you need my help.

What would you have done in my position?

You're not answering my question.

No.

Come on...

Wait here, in case someone comes!

Rostock hospital... The third floor. Hello Mr. Schmolke.

Ikarus here. Someone asked me because of Miss Hausmann's child.

With whom was Schmolke speaking? - I couldn't understand it.

Schmolke called himself Ikarus, this is certainly a code name.

If the Stasi's behind it, there must be someone leading the operation.

Who would be interested if Anna was declared dead?

I know what you're thinking, Martin. But we've no proof.

I'm asking you: Who, except Falk...

...would've had an interest to let our child disappear?

We don't know who and what lies behind it.

If we act too early we might end up empty handed and never find Anna.

I'll take care of it.

If I ever find out who's done it... I'll kill him.

Vera?

What's wrong? - Nothing. Everything's fine.

Don't you have to work?

No, I'm taking a day off. We've no material.

Something wrong with Falk?

I can't talk about it.

I'll make a tea.

Do you hate Falk?

What makes you think that?

He's done so much harm to you. To you and Julia.

Your child would be... - Yes, but Anna's not dead.

She's alive and I'll find her.

I wished I could do that. - What?

Believe in something like you.

I don't know whether I hate Falk.

But to be honest, I never understood how you could stay with him.

Why are you saying that?

That's what you've asked, or not?

Please, sit down at the table.

Would you like to smoke?

It's only a cigarette, Mr. Wolff.

Coffee?

Well, think about it.

And? How are you today?

My cot is still too short, so I can't sleep.

And I'd finally like to talk to my lawyer.

He still hasn't called us, I don't know... I'll take care of it.

And I'll take care of your sleep.

You had the opportunity to consider your options?

I've no options. - There are always at least two.

Mr. Wolff, you want to protect your comrades-in-arms.

But I'm afraid you can't rely on their loyalty. Here.

Frank Luchnik, Gerd Westphal and Rolf Schmuecker have stated...

...that you, Mr. Wolff not only approved the printing but even initiated it.

Well, and your church leadership wants nothing to do you.

I don't believe that. - Believe doesn't help in this case.

They're dropping you, Wolff, that's a fact.

They're passing the buck to you. Only to save their skin.

Believe me: I experience it here day after day.

Your so-called friends are no exception.

You spoke of two "options"?

Mr. Wolff, I want to be honest with you.

I think you should be part of the ecclesiastical life in the GDR again.

And if you're only a little co-operative, it'll happen very quickly.

I guarantee you.

Simply tell us who printed the magazines and give us the names...

...of the people involved in the environmental movement.

Contacts and groups in other cities.

Otherwise I don't know whether I can do anything for you.

Then I have nothing else to say.

Good. I'll ask you again in a few days.

But maybe our attractive colleague will have been successful by then...

Then I won't need your help any longer...

I almost forgot, your sister...

You needn't worry about her.

Hans, Hans. - What's up?

I heard you've requested a file. Dr. Hans Schmolke?

Yes. - In which connection?

I wanted to check something. Why is the file closed?

Check something? I'm still your superior.

And nothing happens here without me being informed, is that clear?

The file is closed because Schmolke's officer ordered it.

Who is Schmolke's officer? - Unfortunately I can't tell you, Hans.

Top secret. - Of course.

Don't stretch it, Hans. I'm warning you.

Got it.

Your father was in my office.

He wanted to see the Schmolke file which I had closed.

He's raising a stink. And I know him.

He won't give up until he knows what happened back then.

I'm sorry, but you needn't worry.

I've already given Schmolke instructions.

There are no more loose ends.

There are always loose ends, Kupfer.

That thing in Michaelsdorf would have gone wrong too if I hadn't intervened.

Your father would have driven there and have questioned Maiwald.

What about her anyway? You can't hide her for the rest of your life.

Yes. You're right of course. But I'll take care of it.

I hope so. For you, Kupfer. I've covered you in this case.

But if you can't get rid of the matter for good, I can't protect you any longer.

Do you understand? - Yes. I do understand.

Nice. Step aside!

Comrade lieutenant general...

You take a small corner here and fold it upwards. Very nice.

Do you have children? - Yes, two.

Lisa is in Moscow with her mummy, but she's already 14 and Anna...

She's about your age. - Where is she?

Who? - Anna.

Look, now you put your thumbs in here.

Is she on vacation too? - Yes.

Why didn't you travel with her?

Pull it. And now we have a wonderful boat. Look, mine's a little smaller.

Where shall we sail with it? - To Anna, then she'll be happy.

Good idea. Let's do that. Come on.

Vera! They let you out!

I wasn't present at the printing. - What about Robert?

What about the others? - I don't know.

Come on, I'll make us a tea first.

What's wrong?

I've signed a declaration of commitment for the state security service.

What? - My husband works for the Stasi.

He put me under pressure... - You've betrayed us...

I haven't betrayed you. - So why are you here?!

Nicole, you have to believe me, I haven't betrayed you!

Everything's clear to me now... Of course! You bugged my brother!

Played the unhappy wife, so that he'd nicely save you!

No!

I'm in love with him.

Vera, are you taking the piss out of me?

Nicole, you know me! I haven't betrayed you. We're friends...

I want... - No! Don't touch me!

Vera, go away...

Simply get lost. Go away.

Vera, what's wrong? - Vera! Please, wait!

You have to explain it to me! Please, Vera! I have to understand!

What's wrong with the two of you?

She's betrayed us to the Stasi.

Vera, you know you mustn't come here. What's wrong?

I'm leaving you, Falk. It's finally over.

You've taken everything away from me. My life, my friends, my pride.

You make me puke! - That's why you've come here?

Couldn't you have told me this evening?

All the best, Falk.

Wait! Vera, please!

What about Sonja? Does she have to go back to the home?

If you want to, I can take her. She'll be fine.

Yes. I'm sure. Don't you have any responsibility?

You'll never make me feel guilty again. It's over.

You're ill, Vera.

Then you should be glad to get rid of me.

Ikarus. I only wanted to pass on that everything's under control.

The nurse co-operates and if we need it...

...the documents show she's responsible...

Not on the phone. Keep an eye on the woman. We'll meet in half an hour.

You understand? - Certainly.

And? Any news?

No. Unfortunately nothing.

Everything alright? - Yes.

I'm not that young anymore.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

Hello. - Hello.

You're here for the first time? - Yes.

Do you want to take a look around?

Or maybe a piece of cake? - Yes.

Thanks for the interview. - With pleasure.

Although, no thanks.

One more photo. - Sure.

This is Dunja Hausmann. She'll sing here tonight.

Yes... - Thank you.

Bye.

Hello. - Hello.

The minister's worried about the protests...

...and the negative reports in western media.

The haunting will soon have an end.

The interrogations are running successfully...

...and there were criminal offences.

Yes, we got the first concrete tips to the leaders in Leipzig, Jena and Erfurt.

The first arrests have already taken place.

But it still looks like these people apparently get more and more popular!

That's exactly why we must show consistency and hardship now.

So that the situation doesn't get out of control.

What's your opinion, Kupfer?

One shouldn't try to smooth out a mistake with another stupidity.

Could you be a little more precise, comrade Kupfer?!

One should release the people from custody.

And why? - As a sign that we're changing.

That we care about the miseries and worries of our people.

That will give us their respect. - Respect?!

This would only make all enemies of socialism test their boundaries.

With all unpredictable results!

All of us here know that this action was a mistake.

If we admit it, we'll show strength.

We'll take the pressure out of the situation.

If we don't, it'll blow up in our faces!

Who locks up the people, who locks them up?

Only the old men who are scared.

Scared of life. Scared of death.

Scared of their fear. Scared of our courage.

Thank you very much! Thank you. But today it's not about me.

Today it's about our freedom and we want to give it a face.

The people from the Stasi are out there.

Go out, show your faces and show them that you're not scared. Thanks.

Thanks.

Keep the woman under surveillance. We'll meet in half an hour. Got it?

This can't be true. Falk...

Does Martin know about it? - I didn't play it to him. I couldn't.

But he suspects it. - Yes. But as long as he's no proof...

No, Hans! You must tell Martin. Get things straight.

Are you serious? They'll kill each other, you can't want this!

I've always fought for this family, Hans! I did everything.

But this isn't worth it.

Let them smash their skulls. Then it's finally over, damn it!

What are you talking there?

Can you live with this lie, Hans?

The question is whether we can live with the truth.

If this family breaks up, it was all for nothing.

I'll go hunting tomorrow. Will you come along?

What?

You haven't been hunting for so long. - It's about time. What now?

Fresh air will do you good.

What's all this?

Falk, I don't know who you are any longer.

I don't know what you'll do. I know you could do anything.

I don't understand a word. - Why did you do it?

Tell me a reason, so that I can understand it.

What are you talking about? - Stop playing games!

I've bugged and taped your telephone calls with Schmolke.

So what are you planning now? Do you want to shoot me?

Where is she? - Come on, shoot me.

Then you'll finally get rid of me. - You understand nothing.

Where's Anna? - She's well.

She grows up in a proper family. Between people who love her.

She would've found the same with us. - With a mother in prison?

She would've come to a home or to her drinking grandmother. And with us?

How do you think mother would have felt bringing up a Hausmann child?

It wasn't for you to decide. - It was!

Because I was there when Anna was born! Because Schmolke had called!

Because we had the opportunity when another baby died. I was there!

So I acted. You weren't there. That always makes it easy...

...not to dirty your hands! - Who do you think you are?

Come on, you're not really interested. - Falk!

You'll tell me where Anna is. Martin's her father. She belongs to him.

Who do you think you are? Anna's well, she has parents.

Why should we tear the girl out there?

Because she belongs to the family. Because she's a part of it!

Just like you!

You'll help me that Martin will find Anna...

...and I'll help you that Martin won't find out what you've done.

Because if he finds out, he'll kill you.

Why don't you just drop me, father? Now there's the opportunity.

You've got everything in your hand.

Let me know your decision. I'm in the car.

I can't believe that this bug is suddenly dead.

Do you think they've found it? - I don't know.

But I've found out who Schmolke's officer is.

Falk? - No. Falk has nothing to do with it.

He even helped me find the officer.

And you believe him?

Why should he do that? - He's still your brother!

And he knows how much he owes you.

What's more, he needs my help concerning Gaucke.

When will we meet that officer? - I'll do that.

It's not easy because this Schmolke is very important for the ministry.

We're so close now. Martin, we mustn't make a mistake.

Thank you. Father.

Attention.

The minister has just had a conversation...

...with comrade Honecker who is uneasy...

...about the conflict with the church and the environmental library.

We've got it under control.

The ringleaders were arrested, it's only a question of time...

...until they co-operate.

Comrade Honecker ordered that the prisoners from...

...the environmental library will be released immediately.

This is a joke. - No, comrade lieutenant-colonel.

This is an order!

May I ask why?

The public sympathy is too great, it spreads out like a wildfire.

Constant repetition doesn't make this thesis more correct.

Bonn threatens openly to call off the negotiations for the next loan.

Since when can the West German regime blackmail us?

It's enough, Kupfer. The matter's decided. Release the people.

Your acting on your own authority will be discussed...

...and have consequences.

Is this your revenge for the thing with Anna?!

Were you hunting with Honecker?

I didn't make the decision. - But recommended it.

Those who don't perceive changes will die out. It's a law of nature.

Stop the prattle! Gaucke's dropping me. You know that! I'm finished!

This has nothing to do with Anna! You're simply Gaucke's scapegoat.

I had warned you. And now I'm warning you concerning Anna.

Stick to our agreement or the tape will go to the minister.

Then you're really finished.

Thank you. - It was all of us.

Hello Thomas.

I'll go to bed.

Thomas? Is something wrong?

I'll quickly look after Thomas. - Yes.

Thomas... What's wrong with you?

It was me.

I did it. I betrayed you.

I was scared for you.

Are you ready, Sonja? - Yes.

Then it's off to bed. I'll read you a story. Go ahead.

Good night. - Good night.

Night. - Night!

Does anyone know where Hans is?

He'll come.

Have you heard from Vera? - She'll get in contact.

Hans? Where were you?

Martin.

I've found Anna. She lives with a family in Weissensee.

What?

I was with Schmolke's officer, he let me see the files.

Schmolke made a big mistake back then.

He had mistaken Anna for another child who had died.

The ministry covered him because apparently he's...

...an important informant.

What? And they've simply told you?

No! It's thanks to Falk! He made an arrangement with Schmolke's officer.

Therefore we must leave Schmolke alone.

And can I see her?

I didn't betray you.

I know.

But I've worked for the Stasi.

Come in!

I'm sorry. I should've... - So should I...

Perfect is somewhere else.

Sorry...

Never mind.

What's your name?

Elena!