What to Do in Case of Fire

In 1987, a group of passionate rebels gathered in Berlin's Kreuzberg district, driven by a shared desire for transformation. They convened within the crumbling walls of an abandoned building to brainstorm and execute various plans, including producing provocative propaganda films aimed at challenging the established order.

Among the films they produced, one particularly notorious project showed how to create a homemade bomb using common materials. This production aimed to empower disenfranchised individuals to fight back, ultimately affecting the course of events in the years to come.

The homemade bomb was hidden in a vacant villa in Grunewald. However, due to a timer malfunction, the explosive remained inactive for an astonishing twelve years, leading to an unintended delay in its impact on the city's chaotic landscape.

Fast forward to the present day, and two of the original insurgents, Tim and Hotte, are still involved in low-grade guerrilla campaigns against the authorities. Their actions include anti-police graffiti, protests against gentrification, and minor thefts, illustrating their continued resistance.

A real estate broker and a potential buyer inadvertently stumbled upon the long-dormant bomb hidden in the villa. Their careless actions triggered the bomb, resulting in an explosion that injured both of them, which reignited the authorities' focus on the aging insurgents.

Following the explosion, a police manhunt for the so-called 'terrorists' ensued, placing Tim and Hotte under increased scrutiny. The incident served as a stark reminder of the rebels' past and led to a resurgence of interest in their activities from law enforcement.

As Tim and Hotte try to navigate this renewed chaos, they reconnect with former comrades, including Nele, Terror, Maik, and Flo. Each character grapples with their past choices and the consequences of their youthful rebellion, adding depth to the unfolding narrative.

Facing potential arrest and a growing smear campaign, the remaining rebels craft a daring plan to infiltrate police headquarters while posing as a television news crew. The goal is to reclaim their lost footage and clear their names, adding urgency to their mission.

Tensions escalate between Manowsky, a stubborn Berlin officer, and Henkel, a forward-thinking Bonn technocrat focused on public relations. Their clash creates opportunities and challenges for the rebels as they navigate the complexities of their infiltration plan.

The rebels devise a plan to smuggle a second homemade bomb into the evidence room, disguised as a Trojan horse inside a suspicious crate. Hotte will hide within the crate to ensure its proper placement, adding an element of danger to their mission.

Unexpected complications arise as Hotte finds himself trapped inside the evidence room after the emergency exit jams. His frantic attempts to communicate with the other rebels reveal the disarray and the urgency of their mission as they grapple with unforeseen challenges.

After receiving Hotte’s desperate call for help, the remaining rebels converge on the evidence room to rescue him. Just as they believe they can escape, Manowsky intercepts them, escalating the tension and risking their freedom.

In the heat of the moment, Tim manages to secure Manowsky in the evidence cage with his own handcuffs. Choosing not to resort to murder, he decides to toss the handcuff keys back to Manowsky before making a dramatic getaway with his comrades.

As the rebels flee, an unexpected ally in the form of a water cannon helps them evade the pursuing police. The dramatic chase through the streets of Berlin emphasizes the rebels' resourcefulness amidst chaos and conflict.

On an S-Bahn train, Tim ignites a crucial film, prompting a reflective moment among the group. Their unified response to his query about a fire symbolizes their shared readiness to take daring risks and defy societal norms, sealing their identity as rebels in an ever-changing world.