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A look into the many lives of Christa Päffgen, otherwise known as Nico; from cutie German mädchen to the first of the supermodels, to glamorous diva of the Velvet Underground, to cult item, junkie and hag. Many faces for the same woman, whom, you realize, just couldn't bring herself to care enough to live.

After years of estrangement, two best friends reunite at a New Year's Eve party. As they take a trip down memory lane, their bittersweet story unfolds: 15 long years of youthful ambitions, sacrifices, lost loves, and forgotten ideals.

Zoe comes and goes - as she pleases. Without a permanent residence, the 25-year-old wanders through the city, DJing in small clubs and alienating old and new acquaintances with her thirst for freedom.