We Once Had Wings opens at the end of WW2 with the American GIs returning home. Their wild eyes and tattooed arms offering a subtle glimpse into the horrors tormenting them. In time, some men would be able to move on, but many would be haunted forever. Europe is still haunted — Germany in particular. The harsh reality is Germany needs more people; it has the lowest birthrate in the world and an aging population. Is their willingness and acceptance of refugees a global atonement?
