Halberstadt in the summer of 1990: Maren (Sandra Hüller), Robert (Max Riemelt) and Volker (Ronald Zehrfeld) have known and loved each other since childhood. Rather by chance, they find the GDR's millions stored there to rot in an old mine shaft. The three of them smuggle out rucksacks full of money. Together with their friends and neighbors, they develop an ingenious system to exchange the now worthless money for goods and cheat the onrushing Westerners and their capitalism. Because if you're a bit clever now, this summer can not only be a great adventure, but also the final turning point in their lives. (Source: distributor)