In letzter Minute

The film features a retired rail official and his wife, Amalie, who aim to convert an abandoned railroad wagon into a countryside villa. Their plans take an unexpected turn when Amalie finds 25,000 Marks hidden behind a picture in the wagon. The money was originally placed there by a Dutch couple attempting to smuggle it across the border during the train's final journey.

Faced with the temptation of keeping the money, Amalie ultimately decides to turn it over to the authorities. This decision sets off a chain of events, as the smugglers, desperate to reclaim their hidden fortune, embark on a search for the rail car. The film weaves a narrative rich in tension and moral complexity, making it a notable entry in the crime genre of its era.