As U-612 prepares to return home, they have the chance to reflect on the events that occurred underwater for the first time. The disloyalty, the doubt and the sacrifices that occurred on their mission must be hidden from the outside world. Returning to shore without their captain must be covered up if they want to escape a court martial upon their return. But will the fragmented crew be able to agree on a story?
With news of Gluck’s kidnapping reaching La Rochelle, Forster is on the warpath and everyone is in the firing line, including Simone. Caught between the love of her life, and the lives of 100 locals that are ordered to be executed if Gluck isn’t returned, she has some crucial decisions to make, particularly as a familiar name appears on the hostage list.
Convinced her brother has died at sea, Simone feels all alone and desperate as she makes is forced to make important choices for the future of her family. Trapped in a world of corruption and deception, is there any hope left?
Das Boot was broadcast on SBS ONE at Tuesday 11 December 2018, 13:00.