

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.

Franz Rogowski
Hans Hoffmann
Lead
Georg Friedrich
Viktor

Anton von Lucke
Leo Giese

Thomas Prenn
Oskar

Thomas Stecher
Guard 1968

Alfred Hartung
Guard 1945
Thomas Wehling
Guard 1957

Mex Schlüpfer
Buddy Viktor
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