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Funds disappear.

The money does not belong to the PDS, but to the population.

A part is to be invested directly in suitable properties.

We want to bring the rest back as a cash reserve , comrade.

How well do you know your father anyway?

There was no murder assignment.

I'm not going down with you

I'd rather be a rich cripple in capitalism.

-Why do they do that? -I don't feel anything anyway.

Did you know Roman hangs out with people like that?

-What do you mean by that? -These are Nazis.

We have questions for you.

Michael Liebermann is suspected of murder.

As I said, Mr. Kupfer,

from these documents it emerges that in 1950 ...

killed the renegade Stasi agent Michael Liebermann.

- On behalf of the MfS. -That's ridiculous.

My client does not comment on such absurd allegations.

Especially not to a West Berlin official.

In addition, it is not clear from the files

how it came to Liebermann's death.

According to the files, Mr. Kupfer proposed that the agent be eliminated.

-He performed it. -My client denies that.

The credibility of these files is very much in doubt anyway.

The procedure is a shot across the bow.

He will bring father to his senses.

Drop this without further evidence.

Why did Günther leak the files to the West Berliners?

Well, to show father that he is serious.

And what if that really spurs him on?

Your father has changed a lot in the last few weeks.

Do you know what happened back then?

I know what Hans told me.

So do you think he's innocent?

I have no idea what's in this file

But with all our differences, your father is not a murderer.

That will certainly clarify everything.

Did you know this Michael Liebermann ?

I don't know, yes, it could be ... That was so long ago.

The taxi should be there by now. I'm late at the airport.

-You're really excited. -What? Excited? What.

I withdraw the money in Zurich and bring it back.

Nobody will control an elderly lady like me.

The main thing is that your father doesn't tell anyone about the plan.

-He doesn't know the plan. -But he knows there is one.

Oh, I really have to go now.

Bye, Falk.

Do you have an idea,

who passed the files to the West Berlin public prosecutor's office?

The good news is, you can't be held.

The evidence is still very thin.

The bad:

Although the governments are not interested in such a case,

it is a capital crime.

In addition, the press will pounce on it.

They're just waiting for an opportunity like this.

It wasn't murder, it was emergency aid.

-The file is fake, you know that. -Might be.

But you shot Liebermann, right?

The only person who can vouch for your version

is the one you protected back then.

We need her as a witness.

I understand you don't want to involve anyone.

But without witnesses for your version , you will continue to be investigated.

That can turn out badly for you quickly ,

it doesn't matter whether the file is forged or not.

Tell me who of your exes snubbed you.

Then maybe I can mediate.

I don't want mediation.

I want all files ...

be made available to the public .

Wiese, Kupfer and Co, news after the beep.

Kamper here from "E Model", Lisa's agency.

Mr. Kupfer, please call me back.

We gotta talk about the expense

which caused Lisa's hasty departure .

Copper?

That's right. We got them out of there.

You are not serious.

8000 D-Mark?

You can forget that.

Martin?

Sit down Martin, what is it?

Hi?

You don't see a penny from us!

I am writing an article. Yes, I am a journalist.

I'll give you hell , you know that!

What is wrong with you? You'd think you're going to a funeral.

The car ... isn't it great?

Yeah

-And? -I'm driving it for the last time.

-You'll get a lot of money for that. -Nevertheless.

He has grown dear to my heart. My first dream car.

You have a story together. Experienced a lot, you know?

So, the color is shit.

Girl color. You'd think you're gay.

I? Humid? How do you get that?

Fine.

Be glad you got rid of the cart, it's gay.

Indeed?

Very gay.

Well, I do not know.

Did you impress a woman with that?

Do not lie.

Drove home?

You see.

Open your mouth.

Down with it and away with the cart.

But Ms. Kamper, I've already finished the article:

"How the modeling dream ends in the hands of greasy old playboys."

Should your agency be mentioned in the same breath as the "Fuck Palace"?

I agree. I suggest that you say goodbye to your 8,000 marks.

Do you think ...? Find? I don't think that's blackmail.

You should be glad I refrain from reporting.

What you are doing borders on pimping.

Just sign up again.

See you.

She's got a sock shot.

I don't think she wants the 8,000 marks from you.

I'm writing the article anyway. These pigs ...

Thank you.

-Where do you want to go? -To operation.

You had a slight hearing loss. You should see a doctor.

- Nonsense, that's okay. -Martin.

-They need me there. -You are such a stubborn buck.

I am a stubborn buck

But unfortunately also a shock.

Just get out of here.

Man, I was only gone two days.

Why do you let him into the company and show him everything?

This is an acquaintance of my brother-in-law.

He offered to look at our balance sheets.

Martin, we have no idea about the business stuff.

-We got along pretty well so far. -But we're in trouble.

The Swedes are the only ones to pay the bills.

For all other deliveries , the invoices are still open.

We won't hold out much longer.

And how is the guy supposed to help us?

In essence it boils down to

that we found a holding company, yes?

It's called, for example ...

..."Modern Living AG".

Yes? Does not matter. So.

Then...

... let's bring the real estate, yes,

and the company's hidden reserves as working capital in our holding ...

... with one, yes?

And with this one as security ...

... we can then get fresh money on the market.

At the bank. So.

And make your company fit for new challenges, yes?

Also...

Here:

Win-win for everyone.

And now once more in German?

No later than...

... when this happens:

When the D-Mark comes

your company is finished.

Why?

All currently discussed exchange rates lead to

that your wage and material costs explode overnight.

Yes to make up for that

you would have to sell three times as expensive.

But that doesn't work, otherwise nobody will buy it anymore.

What do they have to do? You need to streamline the process.

Produce cheaper, yes?

That means you have to invest.

And I'll get you the money you need from the bank.

I get a small fee for that.

Yes? And...

You're back in the game. This is what it looks like.

-So easy? -Oh well.

We'll need negotiating skills, won't we?

But that's what I'm here for.

Isn't it actually the Treuhandanstalt ...

The trust?

The trust is only just beginning to form.

Look.

Also...

Where I come from, they say: "Everyone is next to himself."

But that also means

that you can only rely on yourself.

It's the early days, that's exciting.

We're not the only ones, we have to be quick.

This is our chance.

I'll bring your company back into shape.

- I promise you. -Will we have to fire people?

Look, the production costs are just way too high.

Of course we have to release people, of course.

But those who stay

they then look to an even more secure future.

If they forego a wage increase.

And that is your own responsibility as an entrepreneur.

That you get the jobs that you can get

also received.

...make available.

We have to keep the files of the MfS ...

I understand if you don't approve the interview for now.

Yes I want. Unless you don't want to.

I will. But the investigation ... you say the file is forged.

Somebody wants to finish you off.

One more reason to open files.

This can be used to prevent blackmail attempts.

How do I know you told me the truth?

-Are there any witnesses for your version? -Nobody I want to involve.

What does this have to do with the interview?

If the murder investigation becomes public, the press pounces on you.

Are you sure you can do it?

At my age it doesn't matter.

Does your family see it the same way?

Martin is really lucky.

I hope he knows.

-You today, we tomorrow! -Trust, not with us.

Today we, tomorrow you.

The idea at the round table was

that every GDR citizen receives shares in the state's assets.

Only with wealth can people make the transition to the market economy.

But this idea is out of date.

Because the FRG will never take part.

-The GDR will never ... -A former functionary.

I puke how many of them are walking around here.

How should a new beginning go

if more than half of them have a past as SED cadre

or, even worse, was with the Stasi without disclosing it?

- Insolence. -I ask you. Quiet Please.

-Martin. -Vera...

The receptionist sent me to you.

I didn't even know you worked here.

-If it's because of your business ... -Um ... Yes.

If you want to go to someone else, I understand.

No, I don't want to go to anyone else.

I trust you Vera.

And I don't even know the others.

I can't do you a favor though.

I don't want a favor. I want an opportunity to operate.

If you look at this, you'll see that we deserve one.

Klaus Fohrer.

Key figure in the takeover of the state insurance.

Fohrer is a staunch socialist.

He will vehemently oppose a takeover by us.

We wanted to bait him with a post. He refused.

Yes, yes, but Fohrer has a problem.

He prefers women who are very young.

Underage, to be precise.

He certainly doesn't want to justify himself publicly.

Especially since he still has a family.

But that is very far below the belt.

Information. That's what you hired me to do.

Taking over the state insurance would be a gold mine.

Exclusive access to millions of customers.

If we manage to keep the big competitors out of the market,

then that justifies every means.

-That's rubbish! -That's all of the finest.

-I want to see the engine. -Here.

-Engine. -Yes, please.

I would like a cheese sandwich and a beer.

Short break.

I'm here waiting all the time.

Me too, I have to pee.

10?

If you pay attention here, you get it for free.

-Promised? -Clear.

Okay.

So how does it oil? You'll never get rid of it.

Wow, that's a great car.

What do you want for it? That's exactly what I always wanted.

Tell me.

I didn't mean to interfere with you, but I must have the car.

-Dad, say something. -What do they offer you for that?

10,000. But actually I want 15.

13, cash on claw. If I can take a test drive.

I told you the car was worth it.

Hey, this is a special model.

-Father. -The color.

So, take it easy, young woman.

We're still negotiating about the car.

13,500. My last word.

So this ... is a very attractive offer.

But it has to be done correctly.

Morally I feel obliged to the gentlemen.

They fit perfectly in the car, if I may say so.

But the offer from you is very tempting.

All right then. 14,000.

Crap.

-14,500. I have no more. -15,000. This is my last word.

Top. The emotional decision goes to these gentlemen.

A wonderful car. Congratulations.

What a shame.

If they both buckle, I'll still be here.

-We'll do it. -I already have everything here.

-Uncle Falk. -You have something.

You have something. Vegetables. There's a salad tonight.

Oh my God...

The dad.

Dad is here.

-Is that perch? -That looks funny with the stripes.

I agree.

Murder?

-Hans? -So it says in the file, yes.

Do you think the?

He shot someone. He admitted that.

That alone can break his neck.

-Is mother with him? -No.

She had to go to a friend in Leipzig.

-She left him alone? -What should she do?

We have the best lawyer. We can not Do more.

-But bring father to his senses. -How so?

Did you tell the police about opening the files?

There is no more "you".

- This is all about father. -All right.

I dont believe a word you say.

Hans isn't a murderer.

You want him to buckle.

I want to avert harm from him and from us.

The process is one thing, the press would be much worse.

They're attacking us.

-Why that? -Why that?

Do you read the press from over there?

Any sensation is hugely inflated.

And after that: scorched earth. Don't give a shit if it was true.

Father has no chance if they can get their hands on him.

Okay, Falk. What do you want?

-Should he no longer speak his mind? -Nonsense.

He's just supposed to be sensible.

-Martin, please, he listens to you. -That's so gross.

You are still pressuring people. As before.

I do n't want anything to do with father's past or your shit.

Hans ... do you have a good lawyer?

-What do you want? -Now listen to me, Hans.

Nobody wants you to go to jail. Nobody.

But you're trampling on a lot of people right now

by advocating file opening.

That has to end now.

Do you want a deal?

Hans, come to your senses.

Your wife is on our side.

Should she get into trouble because you need your big gig?

Let Marlene out.

If it comes to trial against you , she will be involved.

It is inevitable. Just like your dear Dunja Hausmann.

That may not say that you shot

to save her life.

Why shouldn't she tell the truth?

-Did you threaten her? -It doesn't have to get that far.

We have very good connections to the public prosecutor's office in West Berlin.

And they are happy when there is no trial at all.

On the other hand, I could stand as a witness

because you were in my unit at the time .

What should I tell them?

-Do you want to risk a stir? -I don't want any fuss.

But if I have to, I'll finish you off.

Oh Günther ...

You are not all powerful. No more.

And you're still like this ...

... snooty and stubborn as before.

Do you know how many times I've held my hand over you Huh? How often?

You always gave a shit on it.

-That's over now. -Yes.

It's over now.

Where is my son? Roman copper?

He was released at his own request.

-Yes, right direction. Out. - Fuck off.

Make beer clear.

And get up here. Out. We want to sit.

Is that your place? I do not think so.

- Fuck off. -Get out.

-You bastard. - So that's clear here.

Tick-free zone.

And.

Helmut Kohl meets Lothar de Maizière on the Alex.

In any case, the 'ne Spreewaldgurke eat.

He thinks it's sausages or something ... I got the ...

-He is good. -That's awful, sorry.

I am a bad joke teller.

So.

-I didn't think it was bad. -Yes? Well

Nah, I can do it on my own, thanks.

-I'll help you. -I can do this.

Okay.

Shit here!

Falk!

Is everything okay

You don't have to prove to anyone what a fighter you are.

I've been seeing this for weeks.

I have to admit, I am very impressed that you are not giving up.

You don't know how many times I've tried to put a bullet in the head.

Oh but.

I know that very well, the feeling.

How did that actually happen?

Shit hunting accident. It's in my file.

I will destroy your life like you destroyed mine.

None of my business.

Sorry...

I think about my son. I am afraid of losing him.

How so?

I am not good for him.

And.

I'm not really good for anyone, Petra.

How do you imagine that? The interview has been picked up.

- Does my father know the consequences? -Yes, and he's ready to wear it.

I'm not stopping the interview against his will.

What are you so afraid of

I can not sleep.

-Have you caught too many fish? -No.

It is only...

I've been lying awake and thinking.

Rainer and Maria ...

They'll never come back, do they?

-Did Falk tell you that? -No.

I've been thinking about it all the time.

I mean, why don't they get in touch and so?

They're kind of my parents too .

And I ...

You know, Maria and Rainer,

they went very far away.

To Argentina.

And um ...

They won't come back either.

Do they really care?

No.

No, just the opposite.

They love you terribly.

That's why they can't stand it

that you are not their real daughter.

You know, Maria wanted so much to be your mom.

And now it's tearing her heart apart.

I don't have a mother at all.

But.

Julia.

But she's dead. I don't even know who she was.

Should I tell you ... something about her?

-I'm going to check out Lisa, okay? -Mhm.

You know when i met your mama

I was still a policeman.

I checked them.

She was the first person I ever met

who was not afraid when he was controlled.

Your mom just wasn't scared.

In front of nothing and nobody.

Go back to sleep.

Katja.

I don't want anyone to know

what happened in Milan.

-I seem like shit. -That wasn't your fault.

I could have said no. Very often. Right at the beginning

But somehow it was all like that ...

I know.

Quince?

Quince?

Crap.

Would you have talked to my father again.

He knows exactly what he is doing. And he's right.

I do not know.

If the files are actually opened , there will be murder and manslaughter.

People need to know what was done to them.

I do n't have to tell you that.

Put the lid on like it did with us after the war doesn't help.

The GDR and the Third Reich are not the same.

No. Of course not.

But if everyone bows down, what will be achieved with the turnaround,

except that the D-Mark is coming and everyone can come to Mallorca?

I am totally irritated that I am having this discussion with you.

You didn't give up yourself until you got the truth.

Martin, your father's ass in his pants.

He wants to make up for his mistakes. Give him a chance.

Besides, you have one too.

-What? - Ass in your pants.

You just keep hiding it.

-Bye. -Bye.

It went smoothly again.

And and and.

What's happening?

Your man is a goddamn asshole.

That's going on.

Opening of files, freezing of party funds.

There is no fat bowl

he doesn't jump into to make life difficult for us.

-I talk to him. -What?

What do you want to talk to him

-That's due now. -Guenther, please think about it.

If you attack him even more, it will only make things bigger.

I don't give a shit.

So far everything has been a shot across the bow, but he doesn't care.

And now the end of the flagpole.

What if he starts saying names?

What is it then?

No no. It must now be completely decomposed.

And you should consider which side you are on.

Your company is doing really well at the moment.

We urgently need financial help to survive the monetary union.

The monetary union is not the last judgment.

So if the 1: 1 exchange rate really comes up,

our goods will be way too expensive.

We need new machines to produce cheaper.

-What did you think? -We have someone ...

We hoped

that the Treuhandanstalt supports us with a loan.

In theory yes, but it's not that easy.

We are at the beginning of our work.

It is not so easy without a detailed balance sheet review ,

especially since the VEB must first be converted into an AG .

-Mr ... -Copper.

What if we set up a holding company?

That depends on the individual case. We have to check that.

According to the weather

we are back with a report

about the former Major General of the State Security, Hans Kupfer,

who today with an interview,

in which he advocates the investigation of stasis crimes,

caused a stir.

Kupfer is said to be involved in the murder of a colleague.

More on this...

Your father is a brave man.

-Do you think ...? Find? -Yes.

But he's fighting a losing battle.

How so?

The West German negotiator on monetary union told me

that the West Germans rely on the old cadre in all talks.

They are, quote, "agile, well rested and speak the language of power".

Yes, thank you.

Nobody wants to drill too deep

because nobody knows what's coming up.

What luschen. Let's do that with the Wessi.

At least he has a clue.

Hello Martin.

Father.

This is Maik Hüne. My father.

Tag.

Do you have a moment

-I have to talk to you. -That's bad right now.

The trust is there. We have to go up again in a moment.

It is very urgent.

I'll let you know that we still need it.

Many Thanks. Thank you.

You know the police were with me?

-Is that why you are here? -Yes, I want you to understand.

Hans, I'm glad I made it out of this family.

It's your past I don't want to understand.

I don't want to know anything about it.

-Come over. -Camera.

Mr. Copper?

Stand up for the opening of files,

so that your crimes go under?

What is the nonsense? Who are you?

-Camera off. -Stop it.

Are you going. Leave my father alone!

Were you also with the Stasi?

Go away. Otherwise I'll buff your face.

The times are over, Mr. Kupfer.

Fancy. It's nice

-And? -And.

Thank you.

Do you like a coffee or do you want a beer?

- I'd rather have a coffee. -OK.

Come on. I'm about to start.

No no!

No no. It was your fault.

-No. -Yes, it was your fault.

It was Lisa's fault. She does not participate.

-Hi? -I see.

-Continue. -Oh no!

Good. We miss the rooster in the basket.

Come on, join in, dad. Otherwise we won't win.

-Wait, wait. -Continue!

-Do you want a beer too? -Yes, please.

Continue.

- Come on, put it in! -All good?

-Make me. -I will do.

Today my father was in the company.

-What? -Yes. He wanted to talk to me.

Then came reporters and TV geeks. They downright chased him.

I had to hide it in the factory.

Now a few colleagues are angry because they are victims of the Stasi.

Oh shit

More quickly!

Put it in! Yes, continue!

When the wall was gone, I thought my life would be easier.

Come on. We watch football, drink beer and don't think about anything.

Germany!

Germany!

Oh, dude.

The thing, Matthew hit the ball all over the field.

You should have seen that, papa.

Jenny's dad says we're sure to be world champions.

And?

-Yes? -The team becomes world champion.

You not ... except maybe ...

... as football when I fold you up.

-Yes, I'll take a look. -Dad wants to make a soccer ball out of me.

As our camera team to the former Stasi officer Hans Kupfer

Wanted to ask questions about his past ,

there were unsightly scenes.

Kupfer and his son cracked down on the reporters.

This raises questions about whether the interview that Kupfer gave the day before

was a hypocritical diversion

and how deep the copper family actually is in the swamp of the Stasi.

Do you advocate the opening of files so that your own crimes are lost?

What is the nonsense? Who are you?

What do you think of the allegations against you?

Stop it. Are you going.

Leave my father alone!

Were you also with the Stasi?

I'll polish your face ...

It's just dirt. Don't worry, little sheep.

Free press has nothing to do with truth.

There is also the freedom to lie.

That thing in front of the furniture factory yesterday ...

That is clearly going too far.

Calm down, copper.

-Doreen did it very skillfully. -Ah yes?

Without my brother, the press crowd would have beaten my father.

That was the point. Your father is a stubborn man.

You didn't make him see his senses.

It's not just about my father.

What if these clerks bother my mother, my daughter at home ?

We have that under control.

With locked files

nobody has access to the places of residence of our former employees.

-We can't rely on that. -We can end this immediately.

Your father as the prominent victim of forged files.

Therefore everything has to be kept under lock and key.

Get him to play along and the spook will be over tomorrow.

I have not yet made my statement on the case.

Thank you for your contribution.

Unfortunately, I failed my ideas

not enforce the treaty on monetary union .

There will be no share certificates for GDR citizens.

I ask you to keep fighting for the preservation of the fortune,

that the people of this country have created.

- Hopefully you will be more successful. -How does that work?

At this exchange rate, we are suddenly no longer competitive.

So you can see it for sure.

We negotiated with the knife by the throat.

You don't have a lot of options.

Especially since people want the D-Mark. That was the result of the election.

-But not for this course. -It's politically wanted.

If you introduce the D-Mark at 1: 7 here,

what do you think is going to happen?

-The people are gone. -So many people here get unemployed.

- You have to tell them that. - Nobody wants to hear that.

What do you want to do now?

I dont know.

Everything grows over my head.

-I thought I was doing the right thing. -Do you also have.

What it is about is not even mentioned.

I thought ... at least I'm being listened to.

Is only half of what they say about you true

do you more than deserve it.

I always thought you were different from the real bad guys.

Lisa. I do n't want to downplay the matter now .

But the situation at the time was very complicated.

Different from how it is presented today.

This is such nonsense. What are you talking about?

It's not complicated at all.

Some hurt or kill others .

They can decide.

Some are injured or killed. They don't decide.

Nobody made you do it, did you?

That's right.

I hate this family.

It's like fucking skin that can't be scratched off.

She went through a lot in Milan.

Yes i can understand

You have a witness for your version. You urgently need it now.

I know.

The problem is: the witness has disappeared.

Just because?

I do not know. Maybe she was pressured.

I know what that looks like. But it is the truth.

Who is the witness?

Dunja Hausmann.

She was there then.

But I don't know where to look for her.

I am really glad that you are here.

The adults are so stupid.

My father is always gone. And grandma and grandpa just argue.

But here we have our peace.

The only stupid thing is that there is no television.

Savings and banks.

Not quietly at night, for example.

Loud and in all ...

Dunja has disappeared.

Marlene.

I can't give in. That will not do.

If you don't clarify the matter with Günther,

I want you to move out of the house.

Do you think I murdered Misha?

I believe what you told me back then.

But without Dunja Hausmann, who can testify to that,

nobody else will believe you

Our grandchildren shouldn't suffer from your stubbornness as well.

If you stand by me, this process cannot harm us.

Not "us", Hans.

If you let it come to this process

do I have to tell our sons the truth

why Misha really died.

-You can't do that to them. -But.

If the truth, then the whole.

-We swore ... -It’s up to you.

The whole truth?

Do you then tell them that the clue ...

... came from you on Mischa's stay in West Berlin?

You always hoped you could jump without falling.

But this time you will have to choose.

And this time I won't help you.

Seven, six,

five, four, three, two, one.

The last East German mark is celebrated in Gitti's beer bar ...

Do you think we get more pocket money too ?

I do not know. Haven't thought about it yet .

Ten thousand were the Deutsche Bank promotional tour ...

Look here.

Just one hour after the office opens

Paramedics carried the first unconscious into the building.

Crushed people suffered hysterical attacks.

What a madness.

And I brought the money here.

Oh smell it. You have to smell that.

Subtitles by: Susann Fahle-Christensen