The Mann family lives in Munich, Germany during World War II. Life is rough. Jews are being persecuted and the Manns try to help their friends. Carl Mann is offered a job working in Hitler's backyard. It is the perfect job, but will the family survive? Anna, the youngest blurts out information which could prove fatal. Surrounded by high-ranking German officials and a visit from Hitler tests them. The family walks a tightrope of fears as they try to remain true to their beliefs and live next door to Hitler. Can they survive in his backyard?