Aristocratic Sabine marries her childhood love Klaus despite his coming from a lower class. When he does not return from World War I, she sinks into despair. They do find each other again until they've both grown old.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gisela UhlenSabine von Brackwitz | Sabine von Brackwitz |
| MMichael KorrontayKlaus Volkhardt | Klaus Volkhardt |
 Barbara BertramSabine als Kind, gen. 'Bienchen' | Sabine als Kind, gen. 'Bienchen' |
 Erika von ThellmannFrau von Brackwitz | Frau von Brackwitz |
 Gustav WaldauGroßvater Volkhardt | Großvater Volkhardt |
 Elisabeth FlickenschildtDie Barfrau | Die Barfrau |