In Berlin 1942, Hilde is a member of an anti-Nazi group. She falls in love with another member, Hans. The two spend a summer together until they get caught by the Gestapo and Hilde is imprisoned, eight months pregnant.

Hilde Coppi
Hans Coppi
Libertas "Libs" Schulze-Boysen
Anneliese Kühn
Pfarrer Harald Poelchau
Ina Ender-Lautenschläger
Grete Jäger
Liane Berkowitz
Harro Schulze-Boysen
Hebamme
Albert Hössler
Hans's mother