Frieda and August Walkowiak celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. However, the marriage has been in crisis for some time. August wants to spend his old age in peace, while Frieda has no intention of giving up her position as LPG chairman. The problems in the countryside are huge, collectivization is not progressing fast enough, even comrade Heinrich Rantsch is clinging to his individual farm. Frieda fights for progress, even in her private life, because not only her burden but also her higher position is a thorn in her husband's side. During the wedding anniversary celebrations, Frieda is called to the LPG. This is the cause of the family quarrel that has been in the air for a long time. August demands her resignation. In vain - and so he moves in with Rantsch. Their daughter Helga also leaves the house because of the tensions. Frieda collapses. When she is in hospital, August comes to his senses.

Gisela Mayas Frieda Walkowiak
Erich Franzas August Walkowiak
Doris Abeßeras Helga
Ezard Haußmannas Lothar
Peter Sturmas Heinrich Rantsch
Hans-Peter Minettias Benno Schulze
Margot Ebertas Irmgard Strömer
Günther Simonas 1. Sekretär der SED-Kreiparteileitung
Werner Lierckas Räupke