Bruno Stroszek, a former prisoner, struggles to make a living as a street musician in Germany, but finds a new lease on life when he befriends a down-on-her-luck prostitute, Eva. Together, they leave their troubles behind and start anew in Wisconsin, where Bruno works as a mechanic and Eva waits tables. However, the harsh winter environment and financial struggles ultimately take their toll, threatening to destroy their fragile sense of hope and promise.
Stroszek
A former prisoner, struggling with addiction, teams up with his aging buddy and a sex worker to embark on a bold journey from Berlin to Wisconsin, driven by a shared aspiration for a fresh start.