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The Mother

Episode number: 1

Overview: In 1977, a young Pole arrives in Strasbourg to meet his birth mother. Meanwhile, in Gdańsk, another man, Jan Bitner, discovers he was adopted.

The Father

Episode number: 2

Overview: Hans works at the immigration office, lives with his uncle and cousin Nina. Jan decides to find his mother and learn the truth about his background.

Nina

Episode number: 3

Overview: Hans ends things with Nina but can't stop thinking about her. Jan Bitner enlists a French journalist to help find his mother through the Red Cross.

Janek

Episode number: 4

Overview: Hans builds a career in politics. Jan learns his mother has died, but that her son still lives in Strasbourg. They share a birthday and a last name.