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August and his friends face prejudice when they go out together, causing division within the group. Some prefer to stay at the workshop and the boys' den, while others want to go out and meet new people. Mads lives far out in the countryside. He bought his car at 16 and has been eagerly waiting to turn 18, so he can finally drive on his own for the first time. For Mads, a driver's license and a car are the keys to freedom, parties, and friends. Sabrina and her best friend Cecil have been in a car accident together. Now, Sabrina is moving from their hometown on Falster to start her education. The farewell stirs up emotions related to the accident.

Sabrina and Cecil's accident has had far-reaching consequences for Cecil, even though she tries to act as if she's okay. It has cost her the education she was pursuing, and she suffers from daily headaches. Signe has been very down, but has now met her boyfriend Casper, who has a cool car and fun friends. It's tough, but Signe is slowly finding her place in the community around the cars. Magnus can look back on a childhood as a bullying victim with no friends and a feeling of not belonging anywhere. For him, the boys' group from Faaborg means everything.

Mads has made a lot of new friends since turning 18 and being able to get around in his car. However, the community he is part of is a hunted and unwelcome one. Magnus struggles to pursue his dream of becoming a farmer, but his friends and nature help him make an important decision and believe in himself. Sabrina's guilt since the accident with Cecil is hard to live with. Sabrina needs to unburden her heart and ask Cecil for forgiveness.

August is considering moving away from Faaborg to live with his girlfriend in the big city. He feels his friends' prejudices about Copenhagen and at the same time his own love for the countryside life with the guys. Signe feels dependent on Casper. He has the car, the money, and pays for most things. Signe finds a job, and soon the future looks brighter. Cecil has recognized that she needs help to move forward with her life. She has a tough conversation with the doctor and discusses the new prospects for the future with Sabrina.