Robert Koch and the cholera epidemic in Hamburg: a thrilling and highly topical story.
Hamburg, August 1892. There are increasing numbers in hospitals of a suspicious illness. The First Mayor thinks it might be cholera – and keeps it quiet. So, the Reich government sends their best epidemics expert to Hamburg: Robert Koch. Of course, he is not welcome. When Koch proves that the pathogen is in the drinking water, this triggers a battle for him on several fronts. And then his lover, Hedwig, reaches the sealed-off city on one of the last boats from Sylt. Koch is angry and happy at the same time, since she is not officially allowed to be with him. When a young assistant doctor starts to take notice of Hedwig, Koch must fight his jealousy and keep a cool head…
