In the turbulent context of post-war Germany, a group of ex-soldiers returns home after years of combat. Although the war has ended, the physical and emotional scars left on their lives are still palpable. Among them is a convincing charlatan who has always known how to navigate problems, an idealist who still believes in old glories, and a cynic who has become completely skeptical about life and the future.
As they attempt to reintegrate into society, the veterans confront the ghosts of their past and new dilemmas in a drastically changed environment. Their lives intertwine with those of the civilians who have survived the war, revealing a series of emotional and tense interactions that reflect the struggle to find a new purpose.
In this landscape, each man begins to question what it means to be a hero in a world that no longer has heroes. Friendships are put to the test and old grievances resurface as they seek reconciliation with the decisions they made and the sacrifices they face. As they progress in their search for identity, they discover that true bravery is not measured in won battles, but in the ability to forgive themselves and others.