Die Ortliebschen Frauen

Movie · 1h 53m

Starring Edith Heerdegen, Libgart Schwarz, Elisabeth Stepanek, Leslie Malton

A pessimistic drama about a family struggling to survive after the death of their father. Left behind are the simple-minded mother, the strong-willed daughter Josefine, another sister and a mentally retarded brother. Josefine takes over the reins and looks after the family. She turns her sister into a maid and forces her brother to live in the cellar.