Based on a play by Gerhardt Hauptmann, the film details a bittersweet May-December romance between ageing Mathias Clausen and young, beautiful Inken Peters.

Hans Albersas Generaldirektor Mathias Clausen
Annemarie Düringeras Inken Peters
Martin Heldas Erich Klamroth
Hannelore Schrothas Ottilie Klamroth, geb. Clausen
Claus Biederstaedtas Egbert Clausen
Maria Beckeras Bettina Clausen
Erich Schellowas Wolfgang Clausen
Wolfgang Preissas Dr. Hahnefeld, Syndikus der Clausen-Werke
Hans Nielsenas Dr. Steynitz, Sanitätsrat