Berlin in the 60s. The construction of the Berlin Wall not only divides the city, but also separates the Rechlin family. While mother Ingelore lives with husband Hannes and the youngest son in the eastern part of the city, the young, married daughter Beate lives in West Berlin. Even when she gives birth to the first grandson, the newly baked grandma Ingelore cannot visit her. Travel permits are only issued one year later. But the formerly so tight family bond is burdened by the long separation. Son Bernd also avoids the rest of the family, as his new girlfriend has just been released from prison because of attempted "republic escape". And so Mother Ingelore almost has to watch her family shatter.
as Ingelore Rechlin
as Hannes Rechlin
as Steffi Rechlin
as Bernd Rechlin
as Erich Rechlin
as Beate Zümmrich
as Alfred Nagel
as Frau Schiefennagel
as Tante Emmi
as Hedwig
as Hedwig
as Erste elegante Dame
