Zu treuen Händen

The film delves into the liquidation of a sewing machine combine in Altenburg, Thuringia, under the watchful eye of the Treuhandanstalt (THA). As the company faces closure, an officer from the THA conspires to hand over the property to a West German entrepreneur for a mere Deutschmark. However, plant manager Blacher and accountant Bienlein have other plans. They introduce a supposed Korean investor, who turns out to be a Vietnamese temporary worker named Hua.

Starring Sophie von Kessel, Rolf Hoppe, and Peter Lohmeyer, Zu treuen Händen presents a satirical take on the privatization process in post-reunification Germany. The film uniquely captures the tensions between East and West while also highlighting the human stories behind economic decisions. Shot partly on THA premises, it offers an authentic look at the era's challenges and the individuals caught in the crossfire of corporate and political machinations.