Bloodline

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The story follows Gerhardt Klinsmann, a German guard at Auschwitz, who grapples with guilt and regret over his role in the camp. Motivated by a moral awakening, he aids a pregnant prisoner in escaping. After the war, he seeks redemption in Kassel, only to face accusations of war crimes, forcing him into a life of evasion. His journey explores themes of conscience, guilt, and the struggle for forgiveness against a backdrop of a haunting past.