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Overview

A historical drama about a Jewish child who is adopted by a German couple and is eventually removed from the home.

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8 members

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Christa Berndl

Alwina

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Natalia Wörner

Lenis Mutter

Natalia Wörner

Acting

Franz Buchrieser

Blatzer

Franz Buchrieser

Acting

Ruth Hausmeister

Ludowiga

Ruth Hausmeister

Acting

Sarah Camp

Frau des Bürgermeister

Sarah Camp

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Vitus Zeplichal

Obersturmbannführer Eisele

Vitus Zeplichal

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Johannes Thanheiser

Johann

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Johanna Thanheiser

Leni

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