Gérard Mital Productions

Just after World War II, an American takes a railway job in Germany, but finds his position politically sensitive with various people trying to use him.

A group of actors put on an unorthodox, but acclaimed Passion Play which incites the opposition of the Catholic Church while the actors' lives themselves begin to mirror the Passion itself.

Told from a dogs perspective - the titular Baxter is moved from one owner to another, seemingly never being a good fit for anyone.