Peter Schneider

East-Berlin, 1961, shortly after the erection of the Wall. Konrad, Sophie and three of their friends plan a daring escape to Western Germany. The attempt is successful, except for Konrad, who remains behind. From then on, and for the next 28 years, Konrad and Sophie will attempt to meet again, in spite of the Iron Curtain. (imdb)

Arnulf Kabe wants to get out of East Germany in any possible way. After being imprisoned and sold out to West Germany, he can't stand the thought of being seperated by his wife. So he's trying to get back to the east to bring his wife to west Berlin. And he's willing to take every chance he's got, even if it means to work for east german secret service...