In 2001, the “Göttinger Zeitung” writes that Margit (69) was an inconspicuous woman, who led a reclusive life. 2011, the “Hamburger Abendblatt” notes that Irina (65) was an inconspicuous woman, who led a reclusive life. Up to their appearance in the news the women’s personalities were forcibly hidden behind their roles as housewives. Just for once, they were able to become visible. By an act of violence. THE SLEEPER reconstructs and imagines the biographies of these two women wich were determined by others.