The Kangaroo Chronicles 2020

One day, at the door of Marc-Uwe Kling, a small-time artist living in Berlin-Kreuzberg, an unexpected guest arrives: a communist kangaroo that has squatted the apartment across the hall. Since the police are still searching for the marsupial, the two end up sharing a flat, navigating an awkward coexistence that gradually turns into an unusual partnership.

A year later, the calm is shattered when they learn that Jörg Dwigs, a right-wing populist politician and CEO of a big-name company, has bought the land next to Görlitzer Park with an eye on erecting the grand “Europa Tower” as a monument to patriotism. The development sparks anger and fear among the neighbors, and soon the duo finds themselves hunted by a rowdy group of neo-Nazis who mistake them for a threat to Dwigs’ plans. In the ensuing chase, the kangaroo delivers a surprising jolt by knocking Dwigs over and absconding with his car keys, and a mix-up with the keys leads to a vehicle crash, sending Dwigs’ car into a pool and leaving the duo on the run again.

The rabbit’s foot on Dwigs’ keychain—a deeply sentimental memento of his late father—also becomes a flashpoint. The kangaroo discreetly removes it, a move that enrages Dwigs further and prompts him to hire the neo-Nazis to beat the duo into handing it back. The tension escalates as the pair, along with their neighbors, form an informal alliance—the Anti-Social Network—to defend Görlitzer Park from what they see as an assault on their homes and the community they share.

Confrontations with Dwigs reveal a troubling truth: the politician has forged several reports to hide the true, exorbitant costs behind the Europa Tower project. Determined to expose the fraud, Marc-Uwe, his neighbor Maria, and the kangaroo devise a bold plan. They infiltrate a Dwigs-hosted party by stealing invitations and entering under false pretenses. While Marc-Uwe distract the guests with a self-written song, Maria and the kangaroo search Dwigs’ office for incriminating material. They manage to download files, but the data turns out to be incomplete and of limited value—the kind of work that leaves them both hopeful and frustrated. The kangaroo, never one to miss a chance for mischief, can’t resist grabbing the rabbit’s foot again as they flee.

In the confusion of their escape, the kangaroo crashes Dwigs’ car into his pool, resulting in Marc-Uwe’s arrest and temporary detention. The community rallies around him, and his bail is raised through a crowdfunding effort that underscores the solidarity of their neighborhood. Undeterred, the Anti-Social Network sabotages the Europa Tower’s groundbreaking ceremony, striking a direct blow to Dwigs’ plans and signaling that the residents won’t surrender their home without a fight. Dwigs retaliates by sending the neo-Nazis back to the apartment building, prompting the residents to barricade themselves inside and stand firm against the onslaught.

The turning point comes when Marc-Uwe discovers a USB stick hidden inside the rabbit’s foot—an object that, once unlocked, contains incriminating evidence against Dwigs. Maria uploads the discovered files online, triggering arrests and accountability that ripple through Dwigs’ circle and the neo-Nazi faction that had shadowed the residents. The community begins to see the power of collective action in the face of manipulation and greed, and a sense of validation settles over the small victory they’ve fought so hard to achieve.

As the story unfolds, three post-credits scenes offer a final twist. One reveals that Our Homeland Inc. has been bought by the Penguin, a closing wink that blends political satire with a touch of whimsical irony.

In the end, the alliance between a stubborn artist, a luck-driven kangaroo, and a determined neighbor shows how a quiet block can stand up to encroaching development when people come together. The film balances humor with sharper social critique, painting a portrait of urban life where friendship, community, and a dash of viral activism become the tools to preserve a beloved park and the memories it holds.