The year 1989 proved to be a tumultuous year for the Schön family of East Germany. In the quiet town of Meißen along the Elbe River, Julia and Mathias Schön's peaceful family life suddenly erupted into unprecedented developments that were set in motion decades ago between Russia, East Germany, and the west. As they are faced with an uncertain future, they realize that their decisions may have far reaching consequences for them, their country, and Europe. The story is based on several actual historical events: The Pan-European Picnic on August 19th, 1989 that was meant to be a symbolic gesture between Hungary and Austria. The massive deportation of Danube Swabian women in 1944 into slave labor camps in Russia. And, the abduction of more than 20,000 Danube Swabian children who were placed in State run children's homes and brainwashed as comrade citizens without their parents' knowledge or permission. The Pan-European Picnic took place on August 19th, 1989 and because of it the Iron Curtain fell on November 9, 1989. Many people are not aware of this and I wanted to share this important historical event. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the picnic. I hope that you will consider reading additional information about it.