Top Cast
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Fabien Rohrer
Karl Hediger
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Kisha
Hermine Frymann
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Silvia Jost
Lisbeth Hediger
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Urs Bihler
Kaspar Hediger
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Sven Epiney
Kutschersämi
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Reto Peritz
Spörri
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Herbert Brunner
Ruedi Kuser
Overview
Karl, son of a poor tailor, conquers the daughter of the village tyrant.
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