FRITZI (12) and SOPHIE (12) are inseparable friends - until Sophie has to secretly flee to the West with her mother. But Fritzi refuses to accept that she will never see Sophie again.

GDR, Leipzig 1989: Germany is still divided into East and West. Friends FRITZI (12) and SOPHIE (12) don't really care - until Sophie's mother secretly flees with Sophie to the West. There, Sophie struggles with prejudice against "people from the GDR" and, above all, with homesickness. Fritzi's attempt to bring Sophie at least her dog SPUTNIK fails at the heavily guarded border. Fritzi realises that only the growing desire for freedom in her country can bring her closer to her goal.

The story captures the emotional turmoil of separation, the sting of division, and a young girl's resilient spirit against a backdrop of historic upheaval, highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and the quest for unity.