Joachim是家中老三，常遭两位哥哥作弄，往往情绪失控，幸好父亲是精神病院的院长，对他照顾有加。这所院舍专门照料青少年病人，以康服而非囚禁作为目标，是当时德国最先进的有关设施。Joachim在这环境长大，让他有一个不一样的童年。他一家视病人如家人，使他体会到所谓「正常」与否只是一线之差。视频透视主角从小孩至成年的印记，描绘他经历初恋、父母离异和出国等，各种人生片段有喜有悲，但黑色幽默的风格贯彻始终，一众专业和业余演员，包括精神障碍人士的演出尤其出色。

The skyscraper on the edge of the forest is known for its carefully selected house community. When a dog disappears, the security officer Anna has to fight the irrational fear of the residents. The utopia with a view of the forest is slowly unravelling.