The story of Franz Kafka's life from different perspectives. Presenting his difficult relationship with his domineering father Hermann, his deep friendship with Max Brod, and his various love affairs.

The six-part miniseries shows the life of Franz Kafka (Joel Basman) in various facets. The difficult relationship with his domineering father Hermann (Nicholas Ofczarek), his deep friendship with Max Brod (Daniel Brühl) and his various love affairs, including with Milena Jesenská (Liv Lisa Fries), are presented.