Memory is the gateway to salvation.
After allowing a long moment for the thought to sink in, Deuber plunges in and brings the story of the lost Ukrainian Jews to life. The images are clear and evocative, although the juxtaposition is a bit confusing at the beginning, until Deuber's intent and pattern become clear. We see today's residents strolling down a cobblestoned city street among Rollerbladers and chess players. A girl in a shiny black miniskirt and tall platform sandals walks with her sweetheart. Another young woman sits at an outdoor bistro table drinking her coffee.