In a dark corner of a German city, a world of toxic loves and violence unfolds before our eyes. The story follows an enigmatic gangster named Benny, who navigates life with a mix of charisma and brutality. His life changes when he meets Johanna, a young woman who feels trapped in an unhappy marriage. She sees in Benny the spark of excitement that she lacks, but their connection unleashes a series of unfortunate events that alter the course of their lives.
As Benny tries to keep his business on the "right" side of the law, the tension between him and an old partner, who also has his eye on Johanna, begins to escalate. Attraction turns into a burning desire, but as they deepen their relationship, jealousy and violence emerge as threatening shadows. With characters representing both the criminal life and the struggle for true love, the film delves into the complexity of human desire and betrayal.
Through melancholic urban landscapes and deep psychological explorations, the film compels us to question how far love can take us, and whether, ultimately, it is truly capable of redemption. A work that blends the intensity of auteur cinema with a raw perspective on love and fate, making it a cult classic that resonates even today.