In the tumultuous 1970s of Germany, a group of idealistic young people embarks on a radical struggle against the state and the capitalist system they perceive as oppressive. At the center of this story are Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, and Ulrike Meinhof, iconic figures of the so-called Red Army Faction (RAF), who decide that peaceful protest is no longer sufficient. Through violent actions, kidnappings, and attacks, they seek to awaken a society they consider to be asleep.
The plot unfolds in an environment of political and social agitation, where tensions reach a boiling point. As the RAF members attempt to carry out their mission of revolt, the police and the government respond with fierce repression. This tug-of-war underscores the blurred line between the idealization of a better world and the catastrophic consequences of their actions.
As chaos grows, the protagonists face not only their enemies in the state but also internal dilemmas that test their convictions and humanity. Amid a troubling historical backdrop, the film captures the essence of fear, betrayal, and the quest for justice, portraying how the boundaries between heroes and villains can dramatically blur. Ultimately, the struggle for radical change becomes an exhilarating yet tragic journey that questions how far we are willing to go for our beliefs.