The middle of the 21st century. A dystopian drama set in an aging and run-down Germany. When so-called “end-of-life” legislation—mandatory euthanasia upon reaching the age of 80—is introduced, a father and son are forced to put their broken relationship to the ultimate test.

For the Jungbrunnen Deutschland alliance (BJD), promoting young talent and youth is a top priority and is seen as the only way to free the country from poverty and misery. To this end, the ruling system imposes harsh measures and reforms on the elderly. When the father (78) of civil servant Karl (45) can no longer make ends meet on his own, both financially and in terms of his health, his son comes under enormous pressure. The father wants to escape, with his son's help. Karl tries to manipulate his boss to this end, but this has unforeseen consequences for their escape plans.

END-80 tells the story of a state apparatus that is dedicated to youth and declares old age a burden. Karl is part of this system: he works for the “Bündnis Jungbrunnen Deutschland” (Alliance for Youth in Germany) and looks after young families. Caring for his father Milo brings him into a conflict of loyalty. While Milo defends his right to live, Karl struggles with the question of whether fulfilling his duty is morally justifiable.

Willi Kubica's film paints a bleak picture of the future, dealing with issues such as generational conflict, social selection, and political power structures. With emotional force, clear imagery, and consistent escalation, the result is a drama that powerfully interweaves individual guilt and state violence.