
In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.
Hans Hoffmann

Viktor

Leo Giese

Oskar

Guard 1968

Guard 1945

Guard 1957
Buddy Viktor

Ally

Police Officer

Guard
Judge

Prosecutor

Criminal defense attorney

Sanitary room attendant
American soldier
Barkeeper
Gay man at the toilet