The long-established aristocratic von Poggenpuhl family has seen better days. Towards the end of the 19th century, the major's widow and her children have long since eked out a poor existence characterized by a lack of money. Only the dusty ancestral gallery is a reminder of past fame and fortune. But while the mother has resigned herself to her new situation, her sons and daughters hope in vain for a change of fortune.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| CChristine GlogerFrau Majorin von Poggenpuhl | Frau Majorin von Poggenpuhl |
 Ulrich MüheSohn Leutnant Leo | Sohn Leutnant Leo |
 Margit BendokatTochter Therese | Tochter Therese |
 Jenny GröllmannTochter Sophie | Tochter Sophie |
 Simone FrostManon Poggenpuhl | Manon Poggenpuhl |
 Heide KippDienstmädchen Friederike | Dienstmädchen Friederike |
 Wilfried OrtmannOnkel General Eberhard | Onkel General Eberhard |
 Michael GerberNot listed | Not listed |
 Otti PlanererNot listed | Not listed |