11-year-old René loves his Punch and Judy puppets and dreams of becoming a kindergarten teacher - a dream for which he is often ridiculed and even his father shows little understanding. Deeply hurt, he withdraws and finds solace in the children's home, where he plays stories to the young children with his puppets.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kay TheegeRené | René |
 Klaus-Dieter KlebschHerr Martin | Herr Martin |
| CConstanze RoederFrau Martin | Frau Martin |
 Helga RaumerFrau Zimmermann | Frau Zimmermann |
 Margot BusseFrau Stengert | Frau Stengert |