1990: The BRD GmbH is structurally badly damaged and needs a new economic miracle. The remedy came in the form of a purely self-orientated incorporation of the once-separated part. The great saviours brought false freedom, shattered dreams and took functioning economic goods and a well-trained, motivated (cheap) workforce. Skilled labour, not the denigration of the word, which is currently being flushed into the country under the same name. A new market for the rubbish of western culture emerged out of nowhere, the old part sent its most unscrupulous soldiers of fortune to conquer the new wild land, squeeze it dry and get it on track. The new heads were the most incompetent people from the West and, apart from a few pawns, the old ones from the East. After all, the old Nazi-based BRD had good experience with this.
A bittersweet journey through time and probably only suitable for viewers of certain backgrounds. Everyone else will not understand things like cohesion and community. But all this was quickly replaced by the new values, foreign exchange and consumption. The inner turmoil after waking up in a new world is only touched on roughly and rather strikingly in the film, but the change to greed for values is portrayed better. "Two to One" obviously wants to entertain first and foremost, as can be seen from the poster; depth and drama were therefore a secondary priority. However, the running time is a little too long for this concept. Sandra Hüller is undoubtedly the marketing drawcard, but is subordinate to the rest of the cast. Despite the hint of Hollywood, we are clearly in the 'German' genre, including sepia-toned visuals and a soothing soundtrack. Nevertheless, it is an interesting look back and, with a little thought, quite moving.
