The film seems to start as a bromance, with the return of the prodigal friend Rudi to Victor?s social circle. Victor, a Jew, is surprised to learn that his friend has joined the nascent Nazi party, but Rudi promises to help him and his family. When it?s revealed that Victor?s wealthy family has something the Nazis want, Rudi?s loyalties become muddied and, through a misunderstanding, their friendship reaches breaking point