Sun and Concrete

Sun and Concrete

Year: 2023

Runtime: 119 mins

Language: German

Director: David Wnendt

CrimeDrama

Four friends—Lukas, Julius, Gino, and Sanchez—navigate the gritty daily grind of Neukölln, Berlin, contending with drugs, gangs, rap culture, violence and the monotony of boredom. Their lives take a decisive turn when a seemingly certain plan forces them to make a fateful, high‑stakes choice.

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1

Lost student ID blocks entry and morning trouble

Lukas cannot enter the school in the morning because his student ID is missing. He and his friends drift through Neukölln, gathering in the park to buy a small amount of weed, which triggers a mass brawl between rival dealer groups. The police intervene, and one of the drug dealers demands 500 euros from Lukas as compensation for the disturbance.

Morning Berlin Neukölln, outside the school and in the park
2

Nighttime break-in to steal school computers

To solve their money problems, Sanchez proposes stealing from their own school. That night they break into the building and manage to take several of the brand-new state-funded computers. The break-in is carried out without professional planning, but it succeeds. The next day the school is swarmed with police and journalists, drawing widespread media attention.

Night (break-in); following day (media attention) Troubled school building
3

First sale nets 800 euros and new clothes

The boys manage to sell three of the stolen computers for a disappointing 800 euros. With the money they buy new brand-name clothes and other items, hoping to improve their image. The heist draws curiosity and concern from peers and authorities alike.

Day after the break-in City streets / markets
4

Mr. Sonnabend interviews Lukas; suspicion of background

Lukas is summoned for a personal interview with his teacher, Mr. Sonnabend. The teacher suspects that the incident might involve students with immigrant backgrounds and looks to Lukas for help in solving the case. Lukas weighs how to respond while protecting his friends.

Later that day School
5

500 euros still unpaid; father’s car destroyed

The drug dealers have not yet received the money, and they retaliate by demolishing Lukas's father's car. The act deepens the family crisis and heightens the pressure on Lukas and his friends. Tensions within the neighborhood rise as authorities become more involved.

After the initial brawl Lukas's home/nearby street
6

Peace negotiation; sneakers as peace offering

Lukas tries to resolve the debt by facing the dealer directly. The dealer's Muslim mothers and aunts intervene, pushing for a peaceful settlement. To seal the truce, Lukas even gives up his newly bought sneakers as a peace offering.

Shortly after the confrontation Outside the dealer's door
7

Marco arranges sale of remaining computers; deceit revealed

Lukas admits to his older brother Marco that they stole the computers. Marco arranges a meeting with a buyer for the remaining machines, but the buyer refuses to pay and drives away with the goods. Unbeknownst to Lukas, the buyer is an associate of Marco who uses the money to cover his own debts.

After confession Meeting place
8

Gino's brutal act and dangerous leap

Desperation grows as Gino endures his brutal father’s abuse. He takes a drug given by Julius, which sharpens his courage and leads him to attack his father with a bottle, injuring him. In a further outburst, Gino jumps out of a window, risking his life.

Night after the thefts Gino's home
9

Denise is found with Cem; the group rallied to help

Julius discovers his girlfriend Denise making out with drug dealer Cem. A brief altercation ensues, but the friends decide that getting to the hospital for Gino’s injuries takes priority over any feud. The moment underscores the volatility of their world and the bonds between them.

Shortly after the discovery Near Julius's home / street
10

Hospital visit; a sign of loyalty

Lukas, Julius, and Sanchez rush to the hospital to be with Gino. They find him badly injured but responsive, and their hug at his bedside signals a deep, if fragile, loyalty among friends. The hospital scene marks a turning point in their turbulent summer.

Soon after the injuries Hospital
11

Ending: friendship endures despite chaos

The film closes with the friends visiting Gino and reaffirming their bond through a hug, despite the chaos surrounding them. The summer's events leave them with a complicated but durable sense of loyalty to one another. The ending emphasizes the resilience of their friendship in the face of hardship.

End of film Hospital / neighborhood

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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