Young peasant Paul's life is one of poverty and hardship from an early age. His lifelong struggle as he is forced to take on the responsibility of caring for his dysfunctional relatives prevents him from experiencing personal happiness, love, or a life for himself.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mary CarrFrau Meyhöfer alias “Frau Sorge” | Frau Meyhöfer alias “Frau Sorge” |
 Fritz KortnerDer alte Meyhöfer | Der alte Meyhöfer |
 William DieterlePaul | Paul |
 Grete MosheimKäthe | Käthe |
 Carl de VogtBaron Douglas | Baron Douglas |
 Anton PointnerFritz Erdmannn | Fritz Erdmannn |
 Max HansenUlrich Erdmann | Ulrich Erdmann |