This German drama is centered upon the conversation between a grieving widower and a former Stasi (East German secret police) agent. It is set in former East Berlin. Heiner was a scientist. Now he is retired and spends his lonely days mourning his late wife Agnes. One night there is a knock upon the door. Heiner opens it to discover Stefan, a young man who claims to be an ex-Stasi agent who has an extensive file on Heiner. He comes in and begin sharing intimate details of the scientist's life. These details are only ones that Agnes would have known. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi