Marko Stemper, 19 years old, comes from a disadvantaged background and works as a window cleaner. His father, an alcoholic, tyrannizes the whole family, so Marko's only joy in life is boxing. As he is the most promising talent in his club, Gerd Hermsbach, a local demimonde boss, offers him the opportunity to become a professional. Marko accepts, but has to pay a high price...

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Cast

Daniel Brühl

Marko Stemper

Manfred Zapatka

Gerd Hermsbach

Jochen Nickel

Axel Stemper

Angelika Bartsch

Renate Stemper

Erhan Emre

Bülent

Thierry van Werveke

Kopella

Luana Bellinghausen

Verena Stemper

Sebastian Schipper

Baerwald

Hilmi Sözer

Cem

Christian Tasche

Barkeeper Rolf