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
Anzell
Harry
Mother Epp
Hans's great love
Dr. Harlach