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The story unfolds on a plot of land by a lake in Germany, serving as a witness to 70 years of the nation’s historical transformations. The house and its changing inhabitants reflect significant events from the Weimar Republic through the Nazi regime, the war, Soviet occupation, and the eventual reconstruction leading to the fall of the GDR. The film features a cast that includes Lars Eidinger, Ulrich Matthes, Susanne Wolff, and Martina Gedeck. As the decades pass, the characters face the consequences of their choices and the impact of historical forces on their lives. They argue over the legacy of the land and its meaning to their families, struggling with their identities shaped by the tumultuous events surrounding them. As tensions rise and personal conflicts emerge, they are left to confront an uncertain future, with the past looming heavily over their present circumstances.