In 1987, Alfred Herrhausen looks to gain power within Deutsche Bank. However, some of his plans are met with scepticism.

Herrhausen makes dangerous enemies due to his policies and the ideas he supports; Herrhausen's wife is concerned about his health.

Herrhausen asks Kopper, a board member, to purchase an investment bank in London as he prepares to lead Deutsche Bank into the future.

A terrorist cell under Tania Fehling and a militant Palestinian functionary plan an attack that targets Herrhausen.