We Are Young. We Are Strong.

In the summer of 1992, the eastern German city of Rostock bore witness to a chilling display of xenophobia as a violent mob targeted a residential building housing over a hundred Vietnamese refugees. "The Night of the Fire" would become a symbol of intolerance in the newly reunited Germany, and this film delves into this harrowing event through the perspectives of three distinct individuals.The story unfolds from the viewpoints of an eager young skinhead caught up in the mob's fervor, a resilient Vietnamese woman fighting to protect her family within the burning building, and a local journalist grappling with his nation's rising prejudice. As these characters navigate their personal struggles and moral dilemmas, the film provides a nuanced exploration of how hatred can seep into society and drive otherwise ordinary people to commit unspeakable acts.With its sobering portrayal of xenophobia in post-reunification Germany, this film serves as a stark reminder of our collective capacity for bigotry and the urgent need to address it. Through the powerful storytelling that unfolds across "The Night of the Fire," we bear witness to the human cost of intolerance and the indomitable spirit that refuses to be extinguished by hate.