The daily lives and struggles of a group of workers in a small German town. They face poverty, unemployment, and various hardships, but also find moments of hope and solidarity. The film portrays their efforts to survive and support each other in difficult economic conditions.
Mary Nolan
Lehrerin
Paul Hartmann
The Foreman
Fritz Kampers
The Dissatisfied Workman
Hans Mierendorff
Tagger
Harry Nestor
Elza Temary
Dina Gralla
The daily lives and struggles of a group of workers in a small German town. They face poverty, unemployment, and various hardships, but also find moments of hope and solidarity. The film portrays their efforts to survive and support each other in difficult economic conditions.
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