Synopsis

Lina, uneasy about the precariousness of Franz’s employment, arranged for him to meet a family friend, Otto Lüders. To Franz's surprise – and despite his optimistic assessment – Otto was an acquaintance from a past stint in prison. He quickly began selling shoelaces with Otto. In their first apartment, Franz found himself spending time with a widow who bore a striking resemblance to her late husband. Later, he confided in Otto that he had been intimate with the woman. Acting on this information,