Steps of Courage

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Set against the backdrop of 20th-century turmoil, this love story follows Hermann Hoerlin, a mountaineer and anti-fascist, and Kate Tietz Schmid, a widow from Munich's elite whose husband fell victim to the Nazis. Their relationship blossoms in 1934, but they face the daunting challenge of escaping Germany due to the Nuremberg Laws that forbid their union. As they navigate the complexities of love and survival amid political oppression, their journey reflects the broader struggles of the era, including the immigrant experience and the looming threat of nuclear conflict.