Abraham's Gold

This tragic melodrama centers on a man concealing his Nazi background, which resurfaces when his daughter, a free-spirited hippie, returns to reconnect with her own child. As he grapples with his past, he embarks on a trip to Poland with a beer-truck driver, aiming to recover gold fillings he buried during his time in a concentration camp.

The narrative intensifies when the truck driver's mother recognizes one of the fillings, unveiling a shocking family secret. The confrontation between the driver and the old Nazi reveals the complexities of identity and heritage, leading to a brutal scheme that threatens the lives and reputations of those involved. With a compelling cast featuring Hanna Schygulla and Günther Maria Halmer, this film presents a poignant exploration of the consequences of one man's choices during a dark period in history.