The film is set in a signalman's house during the German occupation. When it turns out that the mother has committed adultery with a German, things start to go downhill for the father. Germans take over his land, and his children fend for themselves.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| HHan Bentz van den BergKarn | Karn |
 Monique van de VenLoesje | Loesje |
| HHerman NaberDries | Dries |
 Helmert WoudenbergHarm | Harm |
 Kitty CourboisKoba | Koba |
| EElizabeth HoytinkMoeder | Moeder |
 Peter FaberRattenvanger | Rattenvanger |
 Ward De RavetInvalide | Invalide |
 Jan BlaaserKees | Kees |
 Theu BoermansTelegrafist | Telegrafist |
| BBertus BottermanSolexrijder | Solexrijder |
 Lex GoudsmitDokter | Dokter |
 Sacco van der MadeOpzichter | Opzichter |
| AAlois StrempelDuitse officier | Duitse officier |
| GGonnie DottingGerrie | Gerrie |
 Eric van IngenCommissielid | Commissielid |
 Ad van KempenNot listed | Not listed |
| MMichel van RooyGeert | Geert |
| EErnst ZwaanNot listed | Not listed |
 Peter OosthoekSergeant | Sergeant |