Silvia grows up in miserable circumstances. Her father is an incurable drunk who neglects his family. His first daughter was stillborn, the second died at a young age, and the third was only eighteen when she went mad and died.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Willem van der VeerRené Raneck | René Raneck |
| MMary BeekmanRika | Rika |
 Louis Chrispijn Sr.Not listed | Not listed |
 Christine van MeeterenNot listed | Not listed |
| JJulia CuypersSilvia | Silvia |
 Jan van DommelenSilvia's vader / Priester | Silvia's vader / Priester |
 Caroline van DommelenFloor | Floor |
 Charles GilhuysActeur | Acteur |
| JJan HoltropManager van een theatergezelschap | Manager van een theatergezelschap |
| JJohan JohaDrinkmaat van Silvia's vader | Drinkmaat van Silvia's vader |
 Enny de LeeuweJonge Silvia | Jonge Silvia |
| AAlessio SerodinoHulpje van de manager | Hulpje van de manager |