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The film follows the life of three brothers. The oldest one just got out of jail. In the meantime his younger brother is with the wrong guys in debt because of his compulsive gambling. The thrird brother has the down-syndrome and is about to be sent to a public facility. Bow it's on to the oldest one to pay the debts of his brother and to prevent the relocation of his other brother. This means that he has to get involved again in the criminal life. An authentic insight into the struggle of the socially disantvantaged. Like a German version of "La haine". One big plus is also the great soundtrack.

It only works in German language. And you have to know about the situation in Berlin and other large cities in Germany. Second and third generation Gastarbeiter. Hopeless, without any chance to ever make it out. Torn between tradition, family and society. I have never seen anything so intensively portraying the pain and motivations of male people in that group. It is pain to watch. Yes, there are better motion pictures. But on this topic, if you want an idea, how it must feel to be there, this is the best I ever saw.

Perfect story and excellent storytelling. Even choosing black and white, fit every acting performance. Key characters and every acting performance is very realistic and this makes movie more real. Actually best key feature is reality for a drama and this movie make this in every second.