In 1942, a young boxer named Friedrich is accepted into a prestigious National Political Academy, a high school that cultivates Nazi elite. Despite his father's disapproval, Friedrich sees this as a chance to escape a life of factory work and secure a bright future. However, his innocence is soon shattered as he faces hazing, cruelty, and death, and is forced to confront the harsh realities of the Nazi code. A close friendship with Albrecht, the son of a local governor, plays a crucial role in Friedrich's transformation.
Before the Fall
In 1942, Friedrich, a talented boxer, defies his father's wishes and enrolls in an elite Nazi high school within a castle, seeking a brighter future. However, he soon discovers that it's not what he had anticipated.