Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife, Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this lifestyle, his story takes a horrendous turn...
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vitus ZeplichalPeter Trepper | Peter Trepper |
 Elke AberleErika | Erika |
| AAlexander AllersonErnst Trepper | Ernst Trepper |
 Erni MangoldEdith Trepper | Edith Trepper |
| AAnnemarie WendlErika's Mother | Erika's Mother |
 Peer RabenSalesman | Salesman |
 Johanna HoferErika's grandmother | Erika's grandmother |
| WWolfgang HessConstruction manager | Construction manager |
 Armin MeierForeman | Foreman |
| UUlrich RadkeErika's father Albert | Erika's father Albert |
| JJános GönczölInnkeeper | Innkeeper |
 Edith VolkmannLandlady | Landlady |
 Robert NaegeleBailiff | Bailiff |
 Ingrid CavenSewing machine saleswoman | Sewing machine saleswoman |