The story follows two young adults from vastly different backgrounds:

A billionaire’s daughter from Heidelberg who dreams of becoming a professional chef in New York [2, 3]. Her parents want her to attend university and refuse to fund her culinary dreams [3].

is a 2020 German romantic comedy that uses a classic "fake dating" premise to explore the cultural and economic divides of modern Germany [1]. It was the first German-language film produced specifically for Netflix [2].

Unlike many "formulaic" rom-coms, Isi & Ossi leans into a more irreverent, sometimes crude humor that feels uniquely European [1]. It balances the sweetness of the developing romance with a realistic look at how money—or the lack of it—shapes people's personalities and opportunities [2].

The two strike a deal: Isi will date Ossi to provoke her parents into giving her her inheritance, while Isi provides the money Ossi needs to fund a major boxing match [3]. Key Themes

Though both live near each other, the film highlights the stark contrast between the wealthy, picturesque Heidelberg and the gritty, working-class Mannheim [1, 2].

The film uses humor to critique the bubble of the ultra-rich and the systemic struggles of the working class [2].