Candy Bombers

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Set in post-World War II Berlin, the story follows teenage cousins Erich and Katarina as they navigate the hardships of life during the Soviet blockade. Erich's daring attempt to sneak onto a U.S. cargo plane leads to an unexpected friendship with an American sergeant. This relationship challenges Erich's feelings of resentment and forces him to confront the choice between holding onto bitterness or embracing forgiveness amidst the city's struggles.