Maria Nikolai was once a celebrated musician. 20 years ago she came to Hamburg with her husband, who has since died. But her neighborhood, which used to be a neighborly neighborhood, is gradually threatening to turn into a social hotspot: the streets are dirty, young people are killing time in front of the supermarket and alcohol is a constant companion for many. Foreigners have also been increasingly moving to the district for some time.

15-year-old Caro is one of the inconspicuous students in her school. One day she get noted by a handsome, wealthy Turkish guy who is 5 years older than her. Since they start seeing each other she turns into a totally different person

Four young friends with different life perspectives venture out of the suburbs and are confronted by a tragic fate, questioning everything and themselves.

This anti-coming-of-age film follows Generation Y characters as they chase the desire for radical self-realisation.

Karim dreams of becoming a professional soccer player and thereby solving his mother's financial worries. But when he is denied the chance to enter the professional team and his dream is crushed, he is driven to a desperate act.