Bis aufs Blut

Tommy and Sule have been inseparable since elementary school. Sule defended Tommy against bullies, earning his friendship and trust. Sule is the dreamer who pushes Tommy toward bigger, riskier ideas.

Sule convincesTommy to sell dope to make money, and they talk about one day owning their own auto body shop. The plan marks the start of a dangerous, shared path. Their dreams clash with the reality of crime.

Sina hints that Tommy and she could go away to college together, giving them a glimpse of a different future. The idea energizes them, but it hangs over their heads as the party life continues. The plan is disrupted by the next crisis.

Police raid Tommy's room and find a substantial amount of marijuana. He is sentenced to six months in a juvenile prison, enduring torment from cellmates who torment him. This marks a brutal turning point in his life.

Tommy is released on parole, and Sule picks him up, expecting life to return to the old rhythm of partying. Tommy resolves to avoid another stint in prison at all costs. The air is tense with unspoken consequences.

Sule is also on parole, but he has quit his mechanic job while still clinging to the dream of an auto body shop. The town has changed during Tommy's absence, and their plans feel increasingly out of reach. Trust between old friends begins to fray.

Sina makes it clear she doesn't want to see Tommy, and the American soldiers stationed in Würzburg are gone. Tommy's support system shrinks just as he needs it most. The sense of abandonment deepens his resolve to stay clean, at least for now.

Tommy's resolve falters as he shares a joint with Sule again and discovers that Sule is dealing in harder drugs. The night reveals a dangerous new reality, and they almost get caught by the police. The bond between them begins to crumble under the weight of crime.

Sule's drug use worsens and he becomes increasingly erratic. Tommy grows convinced that Keiler, a hopeful rapper in their circle, may be the snitch who betrayed him. The paranoia pulls them toward separate paths.

Clay, an American soldier living illegally in Germany, is attacked by two Americans in the hospital. He explains that he snitched in Los Angeles to join the army and avoid jail. The incident exposes the dangerous consequences of their environment.

Tommy discovers that Sule was the snitch who sent him to jail, shattering their friendship. He explicitly distances himself from Sule and refuses to be pulled back into his world. The betrayal redefines his loyalties.

Sina offers Tommy a second chance, and they meet in a cafe to reconnect. Sule interrupts the moment and instigates a fight that leaves the place wrecked and both of them in trouble. The parole consequences loom over both of them.

Because they have violated parole, both are put on trial again. Tommy is offered a deal that could spare him prison if he incriminates Sule. The offer forces him to weigh loyalty against his own freedom.

Tommy initially agrees to incriminate Sule to stay out of prison but refuses to repeat the statement at Sule's trial. He chooses not to falsely condemn a friend, fully aware this could send him back behind bars. The decision marks a turning point in his life.

Tommy visits Sule in prison, who hands him a note with a contact and apologizes for the betrayal. Tommy drops the note on the way out and accepts that he cannot rely on Sule to change his life. The second prison term looms, but Sina stays by his side and he vows to pursue a future as a physics teacher.