In search of inspiration, the hopeful author, Wilhelm, sets out on a lonely journey of enlightenment with his encouraging mother's blessing, leaving behind him his hometown of Glückstadt. In high hopes of finding something to write, Wilhelm wanders about unknown and faceless towns; however, he is not alone. A weary old father and his silent teenage daughter; a well-known actress, and an Austrian wannabe poet become Wilhelm's companions in his never-ending quest to broaden his horizons; nevertheless, the fear of making one wrong move, and an inadvertent mistake seem to stand in the way of discovering his identity. Will Wilhelm find the truth and the miracle he seeks in the snow-capped summit of the Zugspitze?
A young Nastassja Kinski in her first film role reclining topless on a bed in a dark room as a guy undresses down to his underwear and sits down beside her. He leans over to kiss her before turning on a lamp and giving us a much brighter view of her breasts as she sits up in bed. From Wrong Move (AKA Falsche Bewegung).
