The Deserter (Der Deserteur)

Show yourself!

I know you're dying!

It's over.

The Americans are almost here

they will string us up.

Please don't.

The war is over.

Run northeast, you will get out of the valley

further northwest, you'll find farmhouses

you get yourself new clothes!

Take me with you.

Clear off!

Just go northeast...

Run...

Run!

Show yourself!

I know you're dying!

I won't hurt you

I just want to rest...

You're bleeding to death...

Can you get the bullet out?

Please...

Have you deserted?

You can finish eating.

Are you a doctor?

My father.

I wouldn't stay here if I were you

the Allies are close, almost to Brenner.

I don't know what you're doing up here,

but I would run.

The alm belongs to my aunt

she says I'm safe up here. So I'll stay here until it's all over.

Listen

an SS unit is stationed very close by.

Near Padaun.

They block the passage.

The SS unit is scattered, they will be wiped out.

Once the line has fallen, the Allies will be in the high valley

do you understand?

Take your aunt and head north.

I must go now.

Where are my weapons?!

I have taken care of your wound

then let me keep the pistol.

I did not force you to do it.

I must be able to defend myself!

You?

You cannot kill anyone.

Your wound will open up...

Where are they?!

Let me have

Leave the pistol with me

Please

please stop.

please...

My weapons!

Now!

You can have this one.

Just take it!

Take care of yourself.

Show yourself!

I know you're dying!

It is yours!

Your family?

I could help...

Just stick to our agreement!

I'll nurse you back to health,

and you let me keep the pistol!

The blonde girl

who is she?

A neighbour girl from the high valley

her father died in the war.

She brings me food.

Is she up here a lot?

Does your aunt send her?

Depends!

This is Marie... my older sister.

She married a pastor in Rosenheim.

That's where I'm going...

How can I tell that the wound can no longer open up?

When you can do hard work again.

Like what?

Wood chopping?!

Then you have to show me how to chop wood.

What do I get in return?

I will teach you how to shoot.

Fine...

How did you find me, anyway?

Now pull it over

You know, when you shoot, it's loud...

Do you think I'm dumb?

You don't want to be found, do you?

You are sleeping over there!

Have you forgotten how to eat during the war?

I am Anton

I'm from Munich.

I'm also from Munich.

My father, my mom...

My father has a factory in Landshut.

My family

committed Nazis.

That's how I came to join the army.

Where are your parents now?

Haven't heard from them in a long time...

Me neither...

Who is he?

He shot me...

You don't have to be afraid, I won't touch you.

I'm not afraid of you!

Can I get fresh water?

Dream on

You could fix the roof,

or fetch water from the trough.

Make yourself useful.

Then you will also get fresh water.

Done!

Your turn...

My God

what are we doing here?

Let's get the hell out of here!

You can eat,

and then you show me how to shoot!

I'm low on ammo for the pistol

only five bullets left.

This is how you load them...

Magazine in

magazine out.

Safety off

safety on.

Loading

aiming.

Now you.

Aim for the tree trunk.

Eye on the target...

Rear sight, front sight.

Now you guide the hand with the gun from top to bottom.

Easy...

You stop when you reach the middle of the tree trunk.

Breathe in...

Breathe out...

Again from the start!

Breathe out,

and shoot.

Go!

Good. Now by yourself!

Load the gun!

How many people did you kill?!

I did not count...

Were there innocent people?

Safety on!

Would you like to try again?!

Where did you live in Munich?

Schwabing Giselastrasse.

Do you know the Schwabinger Bucht?

Yes, I do.

And your father was a doctor?

Yes... In the hospital on Maistrasse.

You know, I also wanted to become a doctor.

I admire women who study.

Can't be enough smart women in Germany.

I can't figure you out!

You're getting better.

If the SS sees this, they'll hang you!

Hold on...

Let me help you!

You'll be rid of me soon...

Wash yourself properly tomorrow morning!

You stink!

Can't you smell it?

Mom didn't want me to bring the sausage.

Who is he?

Looks good!

A soldier, I helped him.

Mom will be furious.

He will be gone soon.

Mom says the jewelry is worthless.

She scolded me last time I came with the bracelet.

She wants money!

Now go Lotte

we'll sort it all out next time, okay?

Mama says if you can't pay

you have to leave!

How much do you get?

20 Marks...

So cheap?

Not a word... to anyone!

Business is business!

After all, the alm belongs to my family!

We decide who gets hidden and who not!

No matter if it's a deserter or a Jew!

You look pathetic!

You're from the city, right?

Don't be so cheeky, I'm injured!

Are you going to get naked again?

You get slapped around a lot, don't you?

If I steal something, my brother beats me up.

Why are you hiding her?

It pays well.

But if you get caught, you'll go to Mauthausen

are you not afraid?