The restrictions placed on residents of both West and East Berlin intensifies to the point where the classmates aren't even actually allowed to have contact.

Rüdiger and Bärbel attempt to escape into West Berlin, but it doesn't go according to plan.

While their classmates in the West graduate, Rüdiger and Christian come to terms with their life in the East Berlin.

Rüdiger finds himself in prison, subject to interrogation, and separated from his sister.

While Rüdiger and Bärbel face the consequences of their actions, the other former classmates move on in more positive ways.

Christian considers a dangerous escape plan.

Christian escapes by swimming across the border, but leaves Heidi behind. Rüdiger is suddenly presented with a new option.

In the conclusion of the film, find out whether Rüdiger leaves West Germany, and what each person in the group is doing today.