Berlin, 1942: it was the most beautiful summer for Hilde – madly in love with Hans and joyfully pregnant. But amid the passion there is grave danger. Hans becomes involved in the anti-Nazi resistance, with a group of young people who will later been called the “Red Orchestra”. Hilde joins in too, writing leaflets and helping to communicate through an illegal radio receiver. She is arrested by the Gestapo and gives birth to her son in prison. Despite her desperate situation, Hilde develops a quiet inspirational strength, but she only has a few months left with her son.
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