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The film delves into the untold story of a group of innovative young hackers from Hannover, Germany, during the late 1980s. The protagonist Karl Koch, an orphan who inherits both a flat and a home computer, initially explores online bulletin boards to share his fascination with conspiracy theories inspired by R.A. Wilson's "Illuminatus." However, as he partners with his friend David, their exploits expand into unauthorized access of government and military computers. Karl's acquaintance Pepe, with a penchant for criminal activities, identifies potential profit in the burgeoning world of computer cracking and embarks on a mission to connect with the KGB in East Berlin. The film masterfully portrays the complex dynamics of friendship, ambition, and the blurring lines between ideology, crime, and technology against the backdrop of Cold War tensions.