Early spring 1945. While the Russians move closer towards Berlin forces are drawn to Klessin, a small village located near a strategic crossing over the river Oder. Captain von Stock and his men aide a group of refugees find shelter and rest there. The film covers both the military and political events of the time and the Caprtain's deeply personal relationship to Lya, a little orphaned girl.
Early spring 1945. While the Russians move closer towards Berlin forces are drawn to Klessin, a small village located near a strategic crossing over the river Oder. Captain von Stock and his men aide a group of refugees find shelter and rest there. The film covers both the military and political events of the time and the Caprtain's deeply personal relationship to Lya, a little orphaned girl.
