Frank Goosen

When Stefan's father dies, the theater actor has to return to his hometown Bochum. But it is not easy to get rid of his parents' house, a monument of his life, when he meets Charlie with his old friends, acquaintances and his childhood sweetheart.

The local theater in Armstadt has to take a step back; the budget gets cut due to less audience. However, the actors try their best to prepare for a new piece.

A look behind the renovated facades to find out how the transformation has changed the personal lives of people in the Ruhr region. The focus is on the question of what will remain of the Ruhr identity that was once shaped by the local heavy industry.