Theodor Storm's novella, now dramatized, deals with envy and hard-heartedness, but also with loyal friendship and affection. Generations love the story of Paul and Lisei, of the puppeteer Tendler and Kröpen-Lieschen. But above all, they love the actual “heroes”: the beautiful Genoveva, the evil Golo, and the funny Kasper.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Walter RichterJosef Tendler | Josef Tendler |
 Werner SchumacherVater Paulsen | Vater Paulsen |
| GGerda-Maria JürgensMutter Paulsen | Mutter Paulsen |
 Ilona GrübelLisei als Frau | Lisei als Frau |
| GGerda GmelinKröpel-Lieschen | Kröpel-Lieschen |
| BBruno Vahl-BergOnkel Gabriel | Onkel Gabriel |