In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column, Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.
Friedrich Weimer
Albrecht Stein
Heinrich Vogler
Karl Klein
Heinrich Stein
Josef Peiner
Justus von Jaucher
Friedrich's Father
Friedrich's Mother
Christoph Schneider
Tjaden
Mrs. Stein
Hefe
Siegfried Gladen
Latin Teacher
Nils Otto
Hans Weimer
Peter Fischer
Jungmann 1
Jungmann 2
Major Hendrichs
Nase
Mathematiklehrer
Erdkundelehrer
Fahrer von Heinrich Stein
Oma Mertens
Maxe
Mann in PKW
Hefe's Vater
Schüler 7. Zug
Erzieher Napola Allenstein
Boxer Oranienstein
SS-Offizier 1
SS-Offizier 2
SS-Soldat
Russischer Gefangener
Pastor
Jugendlicher Kriegsgefangener
SS-Soldat
Soldat
Gestapo Mann