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Ernst Lossa, a boy labeled a thief and troublemaker, is sent to a mental institution after being deemed unfit for society. Here, he meets Doctor Werner Veithausen and his assistant, Doctor Paul Hechtle, who are tasked with assessing the new arrivals. While Werner assures Ernst that there will be no physical punishment—a small comfort for the young boy—it quickly becomes clear that the institution is a sinister place filled with children with disabilities.
As Ernst navigates his new surroundings, he struggles to fit in and convince those around him that he does not belong in such a grim setting. At first, he finds solace in the camaraderie of other boys his age, especially Hermann, but it doesn't take long for the harsh reality of their situation to sink in.