“…Three school friends, a pole of a noble background, an assimilated Jew and a German decide to build a textile factory. They exploit the wife of a Jewish merchant who is in love with the Pole. …”

“…He cannot cope with her growing demands for affection, while still harboring hatred for the Germans and disdain for his fellow men who quickly revert to petty enmities. …”

“…He is unafraid of shouting at German officers and frequently has to be persuaded to save his own life. …”