Julia lebt

GDR border guard Gunter Rist is a young man from humble homes During a swimming competition he meets Penny a professors daughter from a good family and they fall in love However their different social backgrounds get in the way of their happiness Pennys friends make it obvious that they are not willing to accept Gunter in their group Although Penny takes Gunters side she doubts if love can overcome all obstacles In this state she falls for the advances of her exboyfriend Bob and joins him on vacation In the meantime Gunter has an accident and is hospitalized In the hospital he meets the nurse Li who seems to be perfect for him