Depiction of the short life of the influential, troubled playwright Christian Dietrich Grabbe. Impoverished and suffering from illness, Grabbe returns to his hometown of Detmold in 1823 seeking peace and reconciliation. His final days are marked by rapidly deteriorating health, an intense struggle with alcohol, and complex, strained relationships with his sister and friends who attempt to care for him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| GGabriele FischerSophie Möller | Sophie Möller |
| WWilfried GrimpeChristian Dietrich Grabbe | Christian Dietrich Grabbe |
 Eberhard FechnerPiderit | Piderit |
| SSonja KarzauDorothea Grabbe | Dorothea Grabbe |
 Gunther MalzacherAlthaus | Althaus |
| HHeinz RabeStedtfeld | Stedtfeld |
 Alexander RadszunMaler Bergius | Maler Bergius |
 Renate SchroeterLuise Grabbe | Luise Grabbe |
 Ulrich von BockMoritz Petri | Moritz Petri |