“An unusual story told with gusto, enlivened by an enjoyable performance from Moritz Bleibtreu as a joker whose way with a punchline probably saved his life.” (The Hollywood Reporter)

Frankfurt, 1946. Jewish merchant David Bermann (Moritz Bleibtreu, Run Lola Run) and some friends—who, like him, narrowly escaped the horrors of the Nazi regime—all dream of immigrating to America. But to do that, they need money. Concluding that the best and fastest way to raise some cash is to revive David’s family’s linen business, inflate the prices, and turn on the charm, the men go door-to-door dazzling housewives with flashy chutzpah until the women feel they have no choice but to buy the overpriced goods. Business flourishes, and a bright new future can be seen on the horizon. However, secrets from David’s past suddenly loom large when an American investigator turns up to ask questions.