Neon lights instead of spotlights, jail instead of football stadium: Momo Kaval can not believe it! For a robbery in which he was involved with his criminal cousins, he is the only one arrested. Director Kida Khodr Ramadan immerses himself in a network of clan crime, turf fights and corruption with a grandiose cast of actors. In his film debut, German rapper Xidir aka Alian Koder plays a 19-year-old who claims to be innocent and is still sentenced to nine years in prison. But how innocent is he really? The idea for the five-part gangster series comes from Katja Eichinger.
CreatorKatja Eichinger
Episode 1
Jan 20, 2023
Momo Kaval has plans for his life: The 19-year-old wants to marry his girlfriend, become a football professional and buy his mother an apartment. He stays away from the dirty business of his clan. When Momo does his cousins a favor, he has no idea of being involved in a serious robbery. He is arrested and goes to court. Everything suggests that he is quickly released and can sign his professional contract.
Episode 2
Jan 20, 2023
Nine years in prison – that is the sentence for Momo. Now the 19-year-old realizes that his uncle Ámar lets him go behind bars as a scapegoat. The offer of his cousin Sharif to deal for the clan in prison, he refuses. Momo has learned that you always have a choice. When Ámar’s thug lurks him, Momo feels how hard it is to stay true to himself.
Episode 3
Jan 20, 2023
The illegal business in prison will be reorganized and Momo should play a central role. Now he has to deal with the corrupt guard, who is to bring him on behalf of his uncle Ámar on the side of the criminal family. Momo hopes for a chance to join the football team. The coach and his buddy Viktor must prove to the fast professional that he is not only the best, but also a team player.
Episode 4
Jan 20, 2023
Momo could be fired earlier with good leadership. For this he must adhere to the rules and make a decision. Outside, his girlfriend Daniela is put under pressure by the criminal clans and Momo becomes the center of the turf battle between his uncle Ámar, strip club owner Henry and the Kurdish godfather. Meanwhile, Momo’s mother fears losing her younger son too.
Episode 5
Jan 20, 2023
Momo loses his innocence and Daniela plays the game on all sides as the noose around Uncle Amar's neck closes. Momo no longer knows whom to trust. Daniela finds a way to smuggle even more stuff into jail – but without suspecting that she herself is in danger. She is kidnapped and used as a leverage against Momo, who tries to prove at an important football match that he deserves a chance. The kidnapping of his girlfriend presents him with a difficult decision.
