A pessimistic drama about a family struggling to survive after the death of their father. Left behind are the simple-minded mother, the strong-willed daughter Josefine, another sister and a mentally retarded brother. Josefine takes over the reins and looks after the family. She turns her sister into a maid and forces her brother to live in the cellar.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edith HeerdegenMutter Helene Ortlieb | Mutter Helene Ortlieb |
 Libgart SchwarzJosefine Ortlieb | Josefine Ortlieb |
| EElisabeth StepanekAnna Ortlieb | Anna Ortlieb |
 Leslie MaltonNot listed | Not listed |
 Enzi FuchsNot listed | Not listed |
 Klaus PohlNot listed | Not listed |
| SSonja KarzauNot listed | Not listed |