A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.

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Cast

Gudrun Ritter

Luise Wengler

Kathrin Waligura

Bertha Wengler

Peter Prager

Paul Wengler

Wolfgang Hosfeld

Wilhelm Wengler

Franziska Ritter

Luise Wengler

Joachim Lätsch

Gottlieb Mothes

Peter Zimmermann

Carl Mothes

István Avar

Dr. Conrad Abel

Corinna Harfouch

Jenny Weinhold

Ernst Kahler

Johann Leberecht Bärwolf

Werner Tietze

Dr. Keuerleber

Margit Bendokat