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Set in the late 1960s, the film captures a Europe immersed in counterculture, heady freedom, and experimentation. Stefan’s journey traces the youth-driven energy across Germany, Paris, and Ibiza, where the line between adventure and risk blurs. The era’s glamour and permissiveness quickly give way to the darker consequences of addiction and manipulation.

The film unfolds across several European settings tied to the late-1960s counterculture: Stefan leaves his West German hometown for Paris, then follows Estelle to Ibiza. The story moves from barrooms and smoky clubs to sunlit villas and hippie gatherings. Ibiza’s hedonistic party atmosphere contrasts with the lurking danger of drugs and exploitation, underscoring the era’s seductive yet perilous allure.

💊 Addiction

Stefan’s curiosity about Estelle spirals into heroin use, driven by a seductive yet dangerous dependency. The drug becomes a central force that reshapes trust, decisions, and the couple’s dynamics. As the high gives way to withdrawal and fear, the stakes grow until the story ends in tragedy.

⚠️ Power and Manipulation

Estelle leverages Stefan’s naivety to secure drugs and money, while Dr. Wolf’s wealth and influence enable coercive arrangements. Relationships are transactional, with affection traded for access to drugs and protection. Charlie’s warnings highlight a clash between loyalty and self-preservation in a dangerous social circle.

🌪️ Descent and Consequences

The narrative traces a rapid fall from hopeful ambition to self-destruction as freedom becomes perilous thrill-seeking. The pursuit of pleasure leads to betrayal, abuse, and a final overdose, underscoring the heavy cost of escaping into a reckless counterculture. The open-country burial at the end seals the fate born from this spiral.