August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred DĂŒren). Barlach lives in the small town of GĂŒstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the GĂŒstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of âinner emigrationâ and on his work.