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Amidst the chaos, inequalities, and escalating despair, the bonds between the children grow stronger. Ernst forges a special friendship with Nandl, a girl who shares his struggle to survive. Together, they create fleeting moments of joy amidst the gloom of their surroundings, symbolizing the resilience of childhood innocence.
However, the film does not shy away from showing the emotional toll of their grim reality. The children experience profound loss as friends from their community are selected for euthanasia, igniting a sense of urgency in Ernst and Nandl to escape before they, too, become victims.