For over four years, Sandra Maischberger and Jan Kerhart followed Helmut Schmidt on his travels to America and China, observed conversations with old companions such as Henry Kissinger and at the same time repeatedly captured quite intimate moments that would otherwise usually have been covered.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sandra MaischbergerSelf - Interviewer/Narrator | Self - Interviewer/Narrator |
 Helmut SchmidtSelf | Self |
| LLoki SchmidtSelf | Self |
 Chuck HagelSelf | Self |
 Wolfgang SchäubleSelf | Self |
 Henry KissingerSelf | Self |