A German journalist, struggling with writer's block, returns to Germany and meets a woman and her 9-year-old daughter, Alice, while booking a flight. They form an unlikely friendship, and Winter is asked to care for Alice temporarily, only to find himself responsible for her for longer than expected. As they travel through Europe, their innocent friendship blossoms as they search for Alice's grandmother.
Alice in the Cities
A German journalist finds himself unexpectedly caring for a young girl after a chance encounter with her mother at a New York airport.