The movie is set in a world where the human desire for order and rules has outlasted everything else. This world follows different social rules and norms, and people's purpose in life is to stand in line. This is simply accepted and even seen as sensible and important. Cal, however, begins to question society and the system because of his situation and finally finds the courage to break out of the queue.

When Germany becomes right-wing extremist and homophobic again, Sasha and Noel no longer feel safe as a queer couple and decide to leave the country out of necessity.