what can i say about this film other than the narrative be one of the most exciting in film history . and base on a true story . be old enough to remember the berlin wall when it be still use to contain a country and this film give you a dark insight into the grim incarceration of east berliner and and their desperate attempt to escape and no matter what the cost . the film follow the life of two family and who decide to escape use a hot air balloon manufacture by themselves . forever fear arrest by the authority and under scrutiny by neighbour and they have to calculate a plan to reach the other side of the wall . a tense and thrill story of courage and determination which truly pay homage to all those who succeed and fail the treacherous journey to west berlin and freedom .