The Sun Alley, the street Micha lives on, wends most of its way through West Berlin, with only its tail end in East Berlin. The apartment is cramped, the neighbor works for the secret police and the Soviet Union is big brother. The rest of the world is the enemy of the people and the Berlin Wall is actually a safeguard against fascists. But Wall or no Wall, it′s the 70′s: bell bottoms, the Stones, getting into trouble in school and dodging the cops. When the stunning Miriam arouses Micha′s passions, his spirit soars to blissful heights of freedom and the rest of the world fades. No sacrifice is too great, no punishment too cruel - if only he can get her to notice him. His efforts are hilarious and heartbreaking. For 17 year-old Micha and his gang, it is the best time of their lives.