In the shadowy, war-torn landscape of 17th-century Germany, a desperate orphan named Krabat, played by David Kross, is lured by haunting dreams to a remote mill that offers shelter and a mysterious apprenticeship. Under the tutelage of the enigmatic Master, portrayed by Christian Redl, Krabat discovers the mill is a school for the dark arts, where he and other boys, including the charismatic Tonda Daniel Brühl and the wary Lyschko Tom Wlaschiha, learn powerful and dangerous magic. As Krabat delves deeper into this sinister world, he must navigate a treacherous path where loyalty is tested, freedom is an illusion, and the ultimate price for knowledge may be his very soul. Directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner, this atmospheric blend of drama and fantasy weaves a gripping tale of temptation, brotherhood, and the struggle for liberation against overwhelming supernatural forces.