Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who had thirteen children. Since the farmer was so poor, there was never anything left for the youngest of the family. Therefore, the farmer chose Death as the godfather of his son, Jörg, because all people are equal in the eyes of Death. The Grim Reaper is happy to look after the boy and turns Jörg into a skilled doctor who earns wealth and fame.

The adventures of Kit Bellew and his friend Shorty during the gold fever at the end of the 19th century.

The young architect Hannelore becomes part of the all-male brigade Fröhlich whose members are supposed to build houses at the Strausberger Platz in Berlin. The brigade men drink a lot of beer and are less than thrilled about the new girl. Hanne is the only one who is absolutely delighted with Hannelore. When he starts a drunken fight on May Day, he is arrested and accused of armed robbery. Hannelore immediately convinces the other men in the brigade to help Hanne.

In the year 1962, a group of detectives embarks on a dangerous mission to hunt down a stolen boot. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of crimes, betrayal, and murder. With time running out, they must race against the clock to solve the mystery and bring the culprits to justice.