In the devastated post-war Berlin, a young boy named Edmund lives in a desolate world filled with ruins. The city, once a symbol of greatness, is now marked by poverty, disillusionment, and hopelessness. The chaotic environment surrounds him, and his family, composed of a sick father and a mother who barely can hold herself together, struggles to survive in a reality where values have been erased.
Edmund, caught between childhood and adulthood, faces difficult decisions as he tries to help his family. Morality has become muddled in this new world, and he is forced to grapple with the anguish and pain of those around him. As the distress grows, the boy begins to experience an increasing sense of despair, searching for answers where it seems there are none.
In his quest, Edmund encounters an old friend who introduces him to a darker life, filled with bribery and shady dealings. Everything he once held sacred crumbles as he attempts to adapt to this new society in ruins. As the lines of morality blur, what remains is a heartbreaking story about the loss of innocence in a world that has forgotten what it means to be human. The struggle for survival becomes an emotional journey, highlighting the fragility of life and the individual's capacity to endure against adversity.