Leaving Fatherland

Oskar Bachmann's first university lecture turns out to be a life-changing moment, prompting a deep reflection on his past growing up in Nazi Germany, marked by family trauma and a love of books. As a WWII Luftwaffe pilot and later in an unhappy marriage, he repeatedly grapples with unresolved questions about his father's abusive behavior. Ultimately, this pivotal event sets him on a journey of discovery that unveils the mysterious influence shaping his life.