A few leagues from Seldwyla, in the Zurich countryside, two children, Sali Mantz and Vreneli Marti, form an inseparable pair of playmates. Unfortunately, their farming parents, who have always been friends, are at odds with each other over the purchase of an adjoining field.Sali and Vreneli don't see each other again until much later and fall in love, but their parents still hate each other fiercely. Despite everything, the young couple will try to live their forbidden love.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| DDorli ZächVreneli als Kind | Vreneli als Kind |
 Margrit WinterVreneli Marti | Vreneli Marti |
| RRichard SchuhmacherSali als Kind | Sali als Kind |
 Erwin KohlundSali Manz | Sali Manz |
| AAnni DürigFrau Marti | Frau Marti |
 Walburga GmürFrau Manz | Frau Manz |
| EEmil GyrMarti | Marti |
| JJ. SteinerAlbert Manz | Albert Manz |
| EEmil Gerberder schwarze Geiger | der schwarze Geiger |
| EElla KottuschElise | Elise |
| FFredy LuccaVagabund | Vagabund |
| UUrsula von WieseEmmi | Emmi |