A suburban German family which, at first glance, appears quite typical. There’s the hardworking parents with little time for their off-spring. Twelve-year-old Marcus and his annoying little sister, as children will do, both strive for the attention of their parents. One night, Marcus makes a terrible discovery that shatters his innocence and forever changes his relationship with his father.

Langweilige Schulaufgaben, eine nervige kleine Schwester und die Leidenschaft für sein BMX Bike. Im Leben des zwölfjährigen Marcus scheint auf den ersten Blick alles ganz normal. Doch an einem schwülen Sommerabend verändert sich Marcus' Verhältnis zu seinem Vater für immer.