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Who are you calling?

I don't know.

Baumann?

Walter?

Martin!

I...

I'm in Timisoara and I found a note with this number on it.

Did you speak to Lenora?

No.

Lenora got away.

I just eliminated that Romanian agent who was with her.

She must've spoken to Beate.

What?

Don't worry.

Call me again in ten minutes.

Will do.

Eliminated...

You executed him.

Yes, I had to.

No, you didn't.

You know Lenora from the academy?

Yes.

And she called you from Romania?

Yes.

Well, I called her first.

Because I know Fuchs needs people like her.

And?

I gave her his address.

She's going to go there now.

Here, this is for you.

Lenora's on her way to Sorrento.

Villa Jovis, Via Cocumella 5.

Fuchs and Dietrich's new address.

HVA in exile.

Fuchs and Dietrich would be grateful

if you could put a stop to Lenora once and for all.

Thank you, Walter.

We're going to Italy.

Why Italy?

Lenora's on her way there.

To meet the HVA in exile.

Going on a killing spree?

No, why?

What will you do when you catch Lenora?

Stop her.

Stop means kill?

Yes.

You can't do that. It's wrong.

And what would be right in your opinion?

What's your suggestion?

Stay here and do nothing?

While they plan a much worse attack out there?

I don't get it.

I don't get why...

why it has to be you.

Everything's falling apart:

the Soviet Union, our country, the HVA, Western intelligence services.

They only care about saving their own asses.

If I don't do it, no one will.

It's the only way out for us.

Then it's over, I promise.

Thanks again

for getting me access to the archive.

Tobias says they're going to storm Stasi HQ today.

Just imagine.

The people storming the palace.

Maybe they'll have information on Christoph's death.

I just want the truth in black and white.

And those responsible held to account.

The clock's ticking.

Some of the old guard

are already gearing up for the elections.

Everything alright, Tina?

I just thought...

-Hello. -Hello.

You were thinking?

Nothing.

It's probably just the atmosphere in here.

Creepy.

I'd better go home.

Really?

Wait, I'll walk with you.

There's no need.

Thank you.

See you.

-There's another room back there. -I'll go this way.

I was never allowed in here.

Despite the father of my child and my sister

spending 30 years coming in and out of here.

It's incredible.

I'm going to check what the HVA have on me.

If anything's left.

East Berlin. Tens of thousands of incensed East Germans

have gathered in front of the colossal Stasi HQ complex.

It has around 3,000 rooms.

The atmosphere is heated and aggressive.

Throughout the day millions watched a TV broadcast

of the round-table discussions,

which revealed the true scale of the Stasi's surveillance network.

The notorious organization boasted

an immense arsenal of weapons:

revolvers, machine guns, tanks and anti-aircraft weapons

in vast supply.

Huge departments with thousands of employees

monitored citizens' telephone and mail activity.

The information was stored in large databases.

Watching today's round-table discussions,

it became apparent that in November,

East Germany only narrowly avoided a Beijing-like massacre.

Good morning, Mr. Fuchs.

Good morning.

-Your newspaper. -Great.

Oh fuck.

Comrade Rauch.

You don't mind?

Of course not.

Welcome to the HVA in exile.

I don't have your key, Mrs...

Hello, Tina.

My name is Rudi Lohberg.

Hello.

Have we met?

My colleague Ingrid gave me your address, hope you don't mind.

I should've called before coming.

My daughter Gretchen has severe asthma. And it's getting worse.

-Sorry to hear that. -Yes...

Our doctor left Berlin for the West, like so many others.

Ingrid said you would know

about specialists here in the Wild West.

Well, I haven't been practicing since I've been here.

But I could take a look at the papers.

Yes?

That would be...

Would you like to come in for a minute?

Thank you.

Come.

Isn't it stunning?

Why Italy?

Wonderful climate.

And strong Communist networks.

Comrade Dietrich is currently with PCI officials.

And?

Any concrete plans?

We're working on completely new solutions.

As long as you don't get distracted.

That's why we have agents like you,

who never take their eyes off the ball.

How did you find us?

Gazelle.

Oh... good.

Why the relief?

Maybe she's switched sides,

and now works for the CIA?

That's ridiculous.

Ridiculous.

You left your door open.

Is that what people do in the West?

No, it's...

It's just this...

thing I have.

I couldn't handle enclosed spaces for a while.

You definitely need to get new X-rays done.

I can recommend Professor Dehnert in Westend.

-Professor Dehnert? -Yes. I'll write down...

his phone number and address.

Isn't it a disgrace?

We had the best doctors and researchers.

Now our entire healthcare system has been gutted.

Just because they can earn more in the West.

I came for the freedom, not the money.

Ingrid told me a bit of your story.

Awful.

You had no choice, of course.

Yes, I did.

I made a decision to not harm my patients.

I wasn't criticizing your decision.

Here's Professor Dehnert's address and telephone number.

He's very capable, and also very nice.

Just like you.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Don't you think that's what connects us East Germans?

What?

We're just nicer.

More social, more helpful, more supportive.

I've definitely met two types of East Germans.

How was the other type?

It's a long story.

I have time.

I also have a long story.

To a certain extent,

I'm also a victim of the system.

But please...

You first.

As soon as we have the funds,

we're going to launch a massive election campaign.

You're going into politics?

We'll support our party from the sidelines.

We're collecting for the SED-PDS.

-SED-PDS? -The old name won't work anymore.

It's now the Socialist Unity Party of Germany -

Party of Democratic Socialism.

If they want a new name,

why not get rid of the SED?

Details, Lenora, details.

Hide this.

We're campaigning for a new East German Republic.

More freedom and real equality.

A new East German Republic?

-Yes! -Markus...

The tanks are rolling in one direction - towards reunification.

The dark side of Germany is awakening.

Even Thatcher says, "We beat them twice,

and now they're back."

Precisely.

Thatcher opposes reunification, so does Mitterand.

He says, "I love Germany so much I'm happy there are two of them."

The French and Brits oppose it,

the SPD opposes it.

Kohl is fighting a losing battle.

Don't underestimate Kohl.

Evocative metaphors, false promises,

he's being hailed as the new F��hrer.

We have to stop it.

-What's that supposed to mean? -We have a small problem.

Please excuse me.

Martin.

Is this how you welcome your own agents?

You mean the one who screwed up his last mission,

practically bringing the Wall down?

Before sneaking onto my private property

with his gun drawn?

You have personal property now?

Who's she?

Jessica.

My girlfriend.

Kolibri,

what are you doing here?

Trying to write history again?

I'd like to talk about Lenora.

Talk?

She went straight from jail to the Herrhausen assassination.

Did you know that?

And shot me without batting an eyelid.

You've...

Is that enough?

You've welcomed a fugitive and complete psychopath into the house.

I have a good idea.

Instead of speaking about Lenora,

go and speak with her.

We were having a very civilized chat on the terrace about the HVA's future.

Come.

Look who's here.

Some ground rules.

As long as you're on these premises,

you're guests of the HVA.

And as such, I expect

a respectful, peaceful gathering.

Just like old times in East Germany.

Now shake hands, comrades.

Excellent.

Good thing I went shopping.

How did it go with the PCI?

Comrade Dietrich went to see the PCI today.

What's the PCI?

The Partito Comunista Italiano.

How about the ladies cook up something nice,

while the men get the fire going?

What the hell is this?

Get rid of them. Especially the psycho.

What did they do to her in jail?

It's only now the Wall has fallen

that I've been able to look into it.

Ingrid delivered the news.

About Christoph's death.

Knowing the truth

is also a relief.

But now...

I want to know everything.

The names.

I want to know who is responsible.

And I want them to be punished.

Not just for my own peace of mind,

but also for my daughters.

Sorry.

I got a bit off track.

No problem.

Sorry, I haven't let you speak at all.

You said you...

also have a story.

Yes.

I...

Sorry.

It's fine.

You don't have to tell me.

With the right treatment, your daughter...

will be better in no time.

I promise.

I hope so.

Her dream is to play on the school team.

Sandra, my eldest,

also played soccer in East Germany.

-Really? -Yup. She loved it.

How nice.

Does she still play piano?

Yes. Well...

What did you just say?

I asked if she plays piano.

How do you know Sandra plays piano?

I...

Sorry, Ingrid told me.

She's always talking about them.

About how well they're settling in over here.

Excuse me a moment.

I...

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR, EAST BERLIN

INGRID RAUCH'S OFFICE

Rauch.

Ingrid?

Tina. Is everything alright?

You tell me.

Rudi's here.

Who?

Your colleague, Rudi.

Oh, Rudi! Lohberg? Yes.

Did you give him my address?

And talk to him about the girls?

About Sandra playing piano?

Of course I talked about the girls.

He has a daughter the same age as Sandra.

So you did give him my address?

Yes.

I said he could ask for advice about his daughter.

The poor thing's always in and out of the hospital.

So he really does have a daughter?

Yes.

What's wrong, Tina?

He reminds me of someone.

Who?

The officer who interrogated me at Hohensch?nhausen.

You're very sensitive at the moment because of Christoph.

If it's difficult to talk to him, just ask him to leave.

Or tell him he reminds you of someone from your past who you don't like.

He'll think I'm crazy.

Maybe I am.

That's the point.

Tell him how you feel, it'll get rid of the tension.

I don't know.

We've been colleagues for two years, he's always friendly and helpful.

You know what?

Tobias wanted to come visit you later.

I'll also come along, alright?

OK, sounds good.

Thanks, Ingrid.

Mr. Lohberg?

What's wrong?

Nothing. Everything's fine.

Dear Tina, I'm sorry for taking so much of your time.

Thanks again. Rudi.

It's almost as if life here...

has a different smell.

I spent so long trying to get to the top,

I no longer saw the beauty in the simple life.

The simple life?

In a huge villa with a husband who banishes you to the kitchen?

There are villages along the coast where people live to be 100 years old.

It's almost a miracle you still find time

for your political resistance.

I need to make a few important calls.

That's fine.

-Jen...? -Jessica.

I'm really sorry.

That I disappeared without saying goodbye.

No... I'm sorry.

Why don't you come back in?

I have a confession.

I feel like...

you're...

not a complete stranger.

What do you mean?

You think we have some sort of cosmic connection?

No...

You remind me of someone.

I do?

Yes, the officer who interrogated me at Hohensch?nhausen prison.

I see.

I had noticed I was making you uneasy but...

I hoped I reminded you of...

an unhappy relationship or a drunk neighbor.

I'm sorry.

Not a problem.

I guess I am a little offended.

-I've never treated anyone badly. -No, of course not.

I feel bad now after hearing myself say it.

There's no need to.

I'm really sorry those things happened to you.

Yeah...

I was at Hohensch?nhausen.

What do you mean you were there?

Now and then I...

delivered confidential documents for the ministry.

Believe me, just knowing I was there

makes my blood run cold.

I could never...

The prisoners looking at the ground as I walked past...

What? You saw us?

Yes, of course.

Maybe you saw me too.

Maybe that's why I seem familiar.

Maybe you saw me walking down the corridor.

I don't remember.

This interrogator.

He held you and your family's well-being in his hands.

He must've been a life-threatening presence.

Yes.

Maybe you suppressed the memory of his face and voice.

Maybe it was too traumatic to think about him.

So you gave him someone else's face.

Someone who was part of the system but...

not a direct threat.

My face.

Maybe you're right.

What would psychologists call it?

Transference?

It's amazing what the human mind is capable of.

Yes.

I'm just trying to wrap my head around it.

The most important thing

is that you finally have closure about your husband.

No, no, no.

That's something else.

I only just received the documents from the Ministry of the Interior.

I'm waiting for others from Normannenstrasse,

from the Stasi archive and from the prison.

I'll soon know who is responsible for our suffering.

And I want those people to be held accountable. In court.

-You really want to confront them? -Yes.

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

The door's open, Mom.

It's fine, darling.

Aunt Ingrid and Tobias will be here soon.

We can leave it open for them.

Who's he?

Hello, girls.

I'm a friend of your aunt Ingrid.

Cool.

Want to join us?

No!

Go and play outside.

-But... -Go outside.

-Leave the door open. -I think...

it's OK if they play inside.

I don't want to go out anyway.

Why shouldn't I do it?

These are Castro's favorites.

Sometimes I wonder if Communism would've fared better in Europe

if it had Cuba's climate.

Oh and you can tell your colleagues at the CIA

that I've voluntarily stepped down.

And I have plenty to offer them.

So eliminating me is pointless.

I see. We're being frank, are we?

Yes.

I do work for the CIA.

And for the BND as well.

Who's your contact in the CIA?

Hector Valdez.

I've heard of him.

And the BND?

Nobody.

They also coordinate via Valdez.

So have you come to hire or to arrest me?

Neither.

I just want peace.

But that peace won't exist as long as Lenora is still alive.

Here's my offer:

You hand over Lenora,

and then you'll be rid of me.

You think you're pursuing justice.

But your crusade will destroy lives.

Those people destroyed plenty of lives.

The Stasi had tens of thousands of employees.

They were just following orders.

We've heard that before in Germany.

Please don't compare us with the Nazis.

Us?

-Then you are one of them. -No.

You're scared of the truth.

No!

Even though I'm not that man, it's true that I'm scared.

Terrified.

Just because I was at Hohensch?nhausen occasionally,

I'm being judged along with them.

That's why I'm scared.

I'm scared for my children.

For my family, my colleagues' families.

Children have the right to know the truth about their parents.

Their parents,

their brothers,

their sisters, teachers...

Where do you start?

The Stasi was a huge machine.

We can't lump them all together.

It's true.

It's true that some were terrible to others.

But most of them,

they just served our country,

delivered files,

guarded borders,

followed rules.

Each case will be judged individually.

If it were down to you, half the country would be on trial.

Maybe. But I know what's right and what's wrong.

Sure.

You're one of the good guys, right?

I never cooperated with the Stasi, if that's what you mean.

You and only you made the decision to flee to the West.

That may seem morally right to you,

but it was still a crime.

You're not one of the good guys, Tina.

You're not.

You forced your husband

and that poor woman from the West to turn to crime.

And led them to their deaths.

I didn't force anyone.

No.

Of course you didn't.

You told them you couldn't live in the East.

And why?

Because you didn't feel valued in your job.

My patients needed me.

I got kicked out of my clinic.

Your patients needed you, and you left them,

and ran off to the West.

You're distorting the facts.

You're a criminal, Tina.

That's what you are.

A criminal.

You're not one of the good guys.

Your dear daughters...

They were minors.

They couldn't make the decision to stay or go.

You think they would've chosen

to lie in that dark box for hours...

I wish I could've spared them that!

Do you realize you put them in grave danger?

Mom! Sandra pushed me!

What's more important to you?

Arguing with me or helping them?

Stop fighting.

She pushed me.

-Yeah, but she... -Enough.

Please.

Be nice to each other, OK?

Carry on with your homework.

Do you have any?

-I already did it. -Good.

Mom?

Can you help me with this stupid division problem?

Sure.

"A revolution requires

extensive and widespread destruction,

since in this way and only this way

are new worlds born."

Bakunin?

-No way. -Excellent.

Cheers to destruction!

-To us. -To us.

I'd like to see both shitty ideologies

crumble to the ground,

giving rise to something nice and new.

-Sure, just like that? -Yup.

-Can you pass the bread? -Yeah?

I can't reach it.

Without anyone doing anything?

The people have seized power.

People can vote now, they can make their own decisions.

That's a huge step forward.

Who cares what you think?

Lenora, I think we're all too drunk,

or maybe not drunk enough.

You're all just capitalism's henchmen.

How did you meet? Tell us.

-Yes, tell us. -We met at school, I teach...

...me. She's my dance teacher.

Yup.

So we were at the Robotron Christmas party,

and I asked Jessica if she could teach me the rumba.

The dance of Cuba!

How sweet.

Wonderful.

I'd like a private chat with my nephew.

That's nice. It's been a while.

It's OK.

See you soon.

You don't have to clean up.

I don't mind.

Right.

I was a hair's breadth from killing you.

In the heat of the moment.

I'm really sorry.

And you?

Are you sorry?

For what?

Grigore.

You killed a man without having to.

You executed him.

You really think you have a nice middle-class life waiting for you?

New girlfriend, new happiness?

Well, you don't. And nor do I.

I could make you an offer.

I heard you're planning something big.

The last way out of this dead end we're both in.

We can change the course of history.

-Together, we can make it work. -What?

The king was first to go in the French Revolution too.

You want to kill Kohl?

The people need some time to breathe.

To think.

Then they'll see through the lies

of this freedom and democracy crap,

all the vested interests.

Or nothing will happen.

And they'll only realize decades later the damage they've done.

The rich get richer, the poor poorer.

Until the gulf becomes so wide

that only a horrific war can achieve a new world order.

What's the death of one politician in comparison?

But I'm not going to work with you.

Never again.

Of course not.

Of course you'll never

commit to something

that's greater than your own interests.

I always wonder who we could've been.

I would've been a different person if you hadn't entered my life.

Whenever I've tried to start something new, something nice,

you destroyed it.

Every fucking time.

Whenever I think I've hit rock bottom,

your fucking face appears in front of me.

I'm so done with it.

You've turned me into such a bad person.

And I'm going to make you pay for it.

You've become a bad person all by yourself.

And you alone will pay for it.

Oh my gosh, Mom.

Stop pacing like a hamster.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Keep working.

Hello?

Tina? I have some really interesting news.