I think I liked this movie for all of the same reasons you liked it. Sometimes I think that all I truly crave in a movie is intense caring between at least two of its characters. In terms of plot, I view that as a second-hand concern. I just want to see the love, for Pete's sake! Why spoil that with things like plot? Pshaw!

But yes, all of the Germany bits I sort of let my mind go lucidly through. The gypsies were fun, though. I quite liked Noomi Rapace's character.