Beginning in 1960, Hermann Simon leaves his village of Schabbach to settle in Munich. Over the next ten years, Hermann becomes a talented musician, falls in love with an enigmatic cellist, struggles as an acclaimed avant-garde musician, and marries the girl next door.

Title from container. Originally broadcast on television in 1992. Contains all 13 episodes from the second part. Special features: Onscreen introduction by professor Marc Silberman, University of Wisconsin; Original TV spots: "Character snapshots"; 36 page Facets Cine-notes collectible booklet "Heimat II: inside a generation."

Disc 1.The first songs -- disc 2. The eyes of strangers ; Jealousy and pride -- disc 3. Ansgar's death ; The freedom game -- disc 4: Kennedy's children ; Wolf notes -- disc 5. The wedding ; The eternal daughter -- disc 6. The end of the future ; A time of silence -- disc 7. A time of words ; Art or life.