Emma Freese is desperate when her husband Alfred falls ill at the Howaldtswerke in Kiel. How is the family supposed to get by without their wages? The war has scarred this generation, but now things are supposed to be looking up. The workers want their fair share and are fighting for an income that also gives them room to live. In October 1956, 34,000 metalworkers in the shipyards and factories of Schleswig-Holstein walk off the job to fight for justice and their dignity. This strike is still regarded as the toughest and longest in Germany. Employers and politicians stand in the strikers' way.
Della, a neglected housewife, enters a mysterious antique shop seeking a simple gift for her husband, Jim. Encountering a cryptic shopkeeper, she embarks on a journey of desperation and self-discovery, trading pieces of herself for temporary relief. As Della's transformation unfolds, Jim is confronted with the consequences of his neglect in a shocking climax that reveals the true cost of their relationship.
An excited person. A promising party. The perfect match for a joyful night. What could go wrong?