1838: Fritz Jüterbog and Ottilie von Henkeshofen love each other, but the difference in status is too great for Ottilie's parents to give their consent to a marriage. And so, Fritz sets off for America and returns from there 20 years later as a made man to ask for Ottilie's hand in marriage again. In the meantime, however, Ottilie - believing that Fritz had long since forgotten her - is married in a manner befitting her status, but very unhappily. Fritz, who is highly successful as an entrepreneur, is elevated to hereditary nobility because of his great services to the fatherland. It is too late for a union with Ottilie, but despite the years that pass, the two cannot forget their love. 75 years later, Fritz and Ottilie have died in the meantime, their grandchildren Fred and Tilla meet and fall in love.
Peer Schmidt
as Fritz Jüterbog
Liane Croon
as Ottilie v. Henkeshofen
Helmut Weiss
as Stani v. Methusalem
Gunnar Möller
as Cicero von Henkeshofen
Brigitte Mira
as Mechthilde von Kiefernspeck
Ulla Moritz
as Mabel Schumann
Wolfgang Kühne
as Major a.D. v. Henkeshofen
Rolf Weih
as Pergamenter
Maria Litto
as Angostura
Anette Grau
as Juliette
Vera Schmidt
as Gisela Fritsch
Alexa von Porembsky
as Tante Alwine
