Two women in Germany, two sisters: both were born during the war and grew up during the ‘leaden times’ of the 1950s. Marianne and Juliane fight for social change during the 60s, however their means are totally different. While Juliane makes her way as a committed journalist, Marianne joins the political underground. During a holiday in Italy, Juliane learns of Marianne′s sudden death. The ‘official’ cause of death: suicide. However, Juliane is convinced that her sister did not kill herself.