The Breath of Freedom on Rai 2, previews of the 12th September episode
In the post-war context of 1951, the quiet German town of cold stone is located at the center of a vortex of sociocultural and relational changes.
- United States of America they established a military presence in the area, a fact that welcomes some with enthusiasm and arouses distrust in others. In this scenario, key figures emerge such as Marie Kastner, a young woman from the farming community, and Erika Strumm, daughter of the Bürgermeister (mayor) of the city.
The television series explores the intersections between these characters and external forces, especially the American military presence.
Episode plots The Breath of Freedom on September 12th
Episode 1 The Breath of Freedom
The first episode introduces the context of Post-war Germany, where the apparent tranquility of the town of Kaltenstein is shattered by thearrival of US military troops.
While for the Mayor Strumm and his daughter Erika, this presence is seen as one resource that can revitalize the local economy and bring a little American glamor into their world, for the Kastner family print bar is a threat immediate.
Un tank driven by George, an American soldier, destroys part of theirs potato field during an exercise, worsening their already precarious economic situation. To make matters worse, the Plot of the Kastner family comes requirement for the construction of a military hospital, a tangible symbol of foreign interference in their lives.
Marie, the daughter of the family, finds herself torn between the loyalty to his family andattraction what a try for George. He finally decides to work on the American base, not only to save his family, but also to explore this new world that has suddenly arrived at his door. The episode ends with lthe arrest of Marie's father, an episode that sets the stage for further conflict and tension.
Episode 2 The Breath of Freedom
The second episode takes us inside the American base, Where Marie begins his new one work. Here, meet Amy McCoy, the Colonel's wife, which offers her a sort of cultural education.
In the meantime, George must face the racism within his unit, a problem that puts his integrity and sense of belonging to the test.
Outside the base, Erika immerses himself in American culture, breaking with the traditions of the past. He attends the grand opening of a new Hawaiian bar in the city, but his boldness creates them problems parson and with the more conservative members of the community.
Episode 3 The Breath of Freedom
The third episode introduces a twist: the Siegfried's return, Erika's brother and Marie's boyfriend, from Russian captivity. This event shakes the foundations of existing dynamics and introduces new conflicts and challenges for all the characters involved.
Marie is now forced into a difficult situation choice between his pre-existing commitment with Siegfried and his growing feelings for George.
Siegfried, traumatized and changed by his experience in war, represents the past of Marie, while George represents a possibility for a future different.
In the meantime, Erika must face the consequences of his rebellion when she is sent to a correctional institution. However, thanks to the intervention of Marie and Siegfried, succeeds in go back home, but his World vision it is irrevocably changed.
Where to see The Breath of Freedom
For those who want to fully immerse themselves in this gripping storyline, the series is available to watch on Rai 2 in the early evening from 21.20, but you can also see it on RaiPlay.
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