In a small town in the Wild West, life unfolds between the routines of its inhabitants and the legends of great outlaws. A boy known as Moritz finds himself caught between the innocence of his childhood and the desire for adventures that surround him. His greatest treasure is a toy rifle, a gift from his father, which turns him into the hero of his imaginary games.
One day, while exploring a nearby forest, Moritz stumbles upon an outlaw seeking refuge after a botched robbery. What begins as a terrifying encounter develops into a strange friendship. Moritz, with his kingdom of fantasies, decides to help the outlaw, seeing him as a hero in his stories. However, as their relationship unfolds, the shadows of the outlaw's past are revealed, as he confronts his own personal demons and the morality of his actions.
As dangers approach the town, Moritz is forced to choose between his loyalty to the criminal and his desire to protect his community. On this journey of growth, the boy will learn about the complexity of good and evil, and that sometimes, people are not what they seem. With a message of hope and courage, this story resonates with the curiosity of childhood, the search for identity, and the choices that define who we are. All set against the backdrop of a Wild West landscape, filled with challenges and dreams.