Two men want to escape from East Germany (under Communist rule) but they will only go if they can take their families with them. Based on a true story.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John HurtPeter Strelzyk | Peter Strelzyk |
 Jane AlexanderDoris Strelzyk | Doris Strelzyk |
 Beau BridgesGuenter Wetzel | Guenter Wetzel |
 Glynnis O'ConnorPetra Wetzel | Petra Wetzel |
 Klaus LöwitschSchmolk | Schmolk |
 Sky du MontZiegler | Ziegler |
 Günter MeisnerMajor Koerner | Major Koerner |
 Doug McKeonNot listed | Not listed |
 Kay WalshNot listed | Not listed |
 Ian BannenNot listed | Not listed |
 Jan NiklasNot listed | Not listed |
 Carola HöhnNot listed | Not listed |