A young German woman investigates her town's involvement during the Third Reich. The presentation is quirky, with Stolze at times stepping out of character to directly address the audience. There's also the occasional use of theatrical backgrounds, as well as having the living room furniture seemingly floating in the streets. It's clever and amusing, but seems out of place with the theme of the movie. After the light-hearted start, things turn serious as Stolze goes about trying to dig up information on her town's history. Not only is the transition jarring, but the film bogs down. Stolze gives a lively performance, convincingly aging from adolescence to adulthood.
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