On June 17, 1953, there was an outrageous action between the Elbe and the Oder: the people in the GDR refused obedience to their political leadership. The story takes place in Bitterfeld and tells the story of a family involved in the political events around 17 June.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Peter SodannAlfred Mannschatz | Alfred Mannschatz |
 Thekla Carola WiedHertha Mannschatz | Hertha Mannschatz |
 Wotan Wilke MöhringHartmut Brücken | Hartmut Brücken |
 Franziska PetriClaudia Brücken | Claudia Brücken |
 Hans Peter HallwachsBruno Pfefferkorn | Bruno Pfefferkorn |
 Ludwig BlochbergerJugendlicher | Jugendlicher |
 Bruno F. ApitzHarald Bietrich | Harald Bietrich |
| GGünter KurzePostbeamter | Postbeamter |
| FFranz SodannHeinz | Heinz |
 Ernst-Georg SchwillNot listed | Not listed |