

Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.

Hans Epp

Irmgard Epp

Anna Epp, Hans's sister
Renate Epp, Hans's daughter

Anzell

Harry

Mother Epp

Hans's great love

Dr. Harlach

Marile

Kurt, Hans's brother-in-law

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