His granddaughter, (Petra Schmidt-Schaller), is initially tasked by her mother with bringing him home, but she eventually joins him on the trip. Their journey takes them into a country currently embroiled in the Donbass conflict , which serves as a stark backdrop to Eduard's personal mission: finding the woman he loved during World War II. Key Details and Themes
: A central element is the evolving relationship between the stoic, secretive grandfather and his restless, modern granddaughter. Cast and Production : Eduard Leander : Jürgen Prochnow. Adele : Petra Schmidt-Schaller. Lew : Tambet Tuisk. Uli : Suzanne von Borsody. Director : Nick Baker-Monteys. Italian Distributor : Satine Film . Critical Reception L_vlt1m0_v14gg10_2018_Altadefinizione01_SD_iTA_
Critics have highlighted the film for its emotional weight and its ability to handle "uncomfortable" history without falling into excessive rhetoric. Reviewers from Quinlan.it noted the film's success in creating a credible relationship between the two leads while tackling Germany's complex relationship with its Nazi past. Cast and Production : Eduard Leander : Jürgen Prochnow