András Bálint

Inspired by the famed blues song, here’s a love story with a twist that flashes from the 1990s to 1930s Budapest , revealing an epic love triangle.

Based on American radio host Martin Goldsmith’s book about his Jewish parents, who fled Nazi Germany, and their beautiful and painful love story.

Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl (Brandauer), an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.