Read the book, it's great. The movie is very disappointing. Bad adaption of the story, worst casting. Sorry, but Mr. Ulmen didn't perform very well as Herr Lehmann. Detlev Buck couldn't save the movie.
If you have read the book, don't see this movie. If you haven't, read it.
If you have read the book, don't see this movie. If you haven't, read it.