Franz Holl, 6 years old, is sent off by his mother and stepfather to live on his father's farm. His father turns out to be a mischievous man who won't grant him any chance in life. The roles are played by amateur actors from Carinthia.
Social & External
The people behind it
Andreas Umnig Jr.
Kleiner Franz
Fritz Martin
Großer Franz
Johann Woschitz
Bauer
Veronika Dovjak
Franz's wife
Josef Holister
Moritz
Regina Maurer
Maria
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