
On a forest road in the Brandenburg March, village teacher Potsch accidentally encounters the distinguished Professor Menzel, who got stuck there in his car. In the conversation that ensues, Menzel and Pötsch quickly discover that they both are great admirers of the early 19th-century writer Max von Schwedenow who was born in the area.

as Ernst Pötsch

as Professor Menzel

as Mrs. Pötsch

as Fritz

as Grandma Alwine

as Bradtke

as Dr. Albin

as Mrs. Eggenfels

as Mrs. Unverloren

as Lepetit

as Stämmiger

as Officer

as Mrs. Menzel

as Minister Fritz

as Mrs. Spießbauch

as Erschöpfter
















