In 1930s Berlin, a young woman named Eisi dreams of a brighter future amidst the economic crisis that is ravaging Germany. She and her partner, an idealist named Alfred, navigate an urban landscape where hopelessness and social discontent are the order of the day. As they seek their place in an increasingly desolate world, they become entangled in the political and social tensions that will shape the destiny of their generation.
Through a journey across various facets of life in Berlin, from the struggles of the working class to the artistic aspirations of their friends, the couple faces difficult choices that test their convictions. The dream of social change transforms into the hope for a new life. Yet, the dilemmas of class struggle and the quest for personal identity force them to question their ideals and the system that surrounds them.
With a melancholic tone and an innovative aesthetic for the time, the story reflects the anguish of a youth searching for meaning in a fragmented world. As events escalate, the film offers a profound analysis of who holds power and property in a tumultuous social context. The movie becomes a hymn to freedom and hope while posing the question of whether they will ever find their place, and whose responsibility it truly is to build a better future.