Who is Ilse? Her laughter and her songs haunt the film. Did her sister Katharina really denounce her? Did Alf really sacrifice his career for the sake of his love for her? Is Ilse still alive or does she only still exist as a symbol of joie de vivre and strength in the dreams of these people, whose stories are told in this film? Ilse is the woman who never fit in. This is the e...