East German taxi driver Helmut Grokenberger receives the African-American young man YoYo as a passenger. Helmut was a clown by profession in his home country, but was less successful as a driver. He cannot handle the automatic gearbox and agrees to YoYo driving. YoYo picks up his sister-in-law and the two yell at each other and scold each other. Helmut, who has no family of his own, enjoys the family life he now experiences. (With Giancarlo Esposito)
Night On Earth (1991) – NYC Story
East German taxi driver Helmut Grokenberger receives the African-American young man YoYo as a passenger. Helmut was a clown by profession in his home country, but was less successful as a driver. He cannot handle the automatic gearbox and agrees to YoYo driving. YoYo picks up his sister-in-law and the two yell at each other and scold each other. Helmut, who has no family of his own, enjoys the family life he now experiences. (With Giancarlo Esposito)