The story revolves around the confusion that arises when a supposed gold discovery in Valais divides the village community. The plot combines elements of a cultural film about old customs in the Lötschental valley with a naive storyline that achieves a strangely powerful effect through its simple realism.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Heinrich GretlerHeiri Mettler | Heiri Mettler |
 Hans RehmannCharlie Billeter | Charlie Billeter |
| DDenyse NavazzaFleury, Charlie's fiancé | Fleury, Charlie's fiancé |
 Emil HegetschweilerConfectioner Hänggeler | Confectioner Hänggeler |
 Mathilde DaneggerResi | Resi |
| AArmin SchweizerMr. Wunderli | Mr. Wunderli |
| MMax Werner LenzDr. Juchli | Dr. Juchli |
 Felix BressartMr. Schramek | Mr. Schramek |
| JJosi HolstenMrs. Schramek | Mrs. Schramek |
| LLisa BurkhardMrs. Hänggeler | Mrs. Hänggeler |
| TTraute CarlsenNot listed | Not listed |
| JJakob GuggiNot listed | Not listed |
| TTrudi StösselNot listed | Not listed |