Bastian, 16, is the center of 4 boys and 3 girls' friendship. The boys play in the local basketball team where Samir, Bastian's best friend, is the star of the team, as well as the dream of the girls. But the envious and self-chosen leader Erik discovers that Samir has a secret, and soon the group's friendships are put to the ultimate test when new secrets emerge.

Eight very different people take part in a course where, during five days of conversations and discussion physical challenges, they are confronted with their greatest fear: life.