Verspielte Heimat

The story follows Karl Waldner, the deputy editor-in-chief of an SPD newspaper in West Germany. When he recognizes Meißner, a former Henlein leader responsible for his father's murder, at a Sudeten German meeting, he decides to take action. However, he faces resistance, particularly from right-wing leaders in his own party who fear conflict with the CDU, where Meißner holds power.

Waldner's journey leads him to reflect on his past and the political landscape of his youth. With support from his childhood friend Sepp Lukas, Waldner recalls their efforts to unite Young Communists and Young Socialists against the Henlein Youth. This introspection drives him to reconsider his beliefs and the failures of social democracy.