After the birth of his son, Sam is torn between family and a career in the East German police force.

Sam’s career creates increasing tensions within his family, coming to a head when the wall falls.

Back at the police, Sam becomes a media celebrity and gets promoted to join a special unit.

Increasingly frustrated with the police, Sam hunts down a neo-Nazi leader on his own terms.

Under pressure, Sam bankrolls his company with criminal activities, until someone ends up dead.

Sam escapes to the Congo, seeking refuge with his uncle, but ends up in a Dresden court and prison.