Overview
Carola has been running the family-owned circus alone since her husband’s death, but she suddenly finds herself at odds with her three adult sons who are also performance artists and want to have a say in how the business is run. The family discord leads Carola to turn her back on the circus, leaving the three inexperienced sons in charge. This turn of events forces the family to learn to work together or face bankruptcy.
Director and cast
- Hans Müller Director
- Henny Porten as Carola Lamberti
- Horst Naumann as Camillo Lamberti
- Edwin Marian as Pero Lamberti
- Rüdiger Renn as Eduard Lamberti
- Ursula Kempert as Viola
- Catja Görna as Ines Lamberti
- Johannes Arpe as Stegemann
- Hans Klering as Borbasch
- Herbert Richter as Mollenkamp
- Herbert Kiper as Willem
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