In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column,Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.
Max Riemelt
as Friedrich Weimer
Tom Schilling
as Albrecht Stein
Devid Striesow
as Heinrich Vogler
Joachim Bißmeier
as Karl Klein
Justus von Dohnányi
as Heinrich Stein
Michael Schenk
as Josef Peiner
Florian Stetter
as Justus von Jaucher
Alexander Held
as Friedrich's Father
Sissy Höfferer
as Friedrich's Mother
Jonas Jägermeyr
as Christoph Schneider
Leon A. Kersten
as Tjaden
Claudia Michelsen
as Mrs. Stein
