Summer 1948: The D-Mark is introduced, delighting sisters Ulla, Gundel and Margot. A new phase of post-war life begins for the three sisters.
Ulla is accepted to medical school in Tubingen. Gundel’s father refuses to let her run the family company and Gundel seeks revenge on Ulla.
Eduard Wolf is on trial for war crimes. Ulla wants to prove his innocence. Until further notice, Gundel will run the family business.
The old feelings between Ulla and Tommy flare up again in East Berlin. But there is too much division between them.
Margot marries Bocker. As the new managing director of United Metal Works, he wants to have ammunition manufactured.
After almost a week in which no one has heard from Bocker, he suddenly appears again. He makes accusations that Margot betrayed him.
