The poor tailor Perchyk who dreams to buy a she-goat lives in a small town. Meanwhile, Perchyk’s daughter Frida falls in love with the unemployed Elia. Perchyk is totally against their marriage, as he cannot buy a she-goat if the son-in-law does not have any money. Finally, Perchyk buys a she-goat from a rich tavern owner but he gives him… a goat. Moreover, a police officer dissatisfied with the tailored uniform forges a document, according to which Perchyk and his whole family are expelled from the town as troublemakers.
Shimen-Ele Perchyk
Tsipe-Beyle-Reza
Brukha / Frida
Elya Peyse
Motele Peyse
Elya and Motele's mother
Pinya, Elya's friend
Melamed
Dodia
Baker
Metalworker
Barber
Bailiff
Rabbi
Lawman
Policeman
Elya's father
Teme-Gitl