In centrul actiunii se gaseste Edmund Koehler, un baiat de 12 ani, care in Germania de dupa razboi nu-si mai poate trai copilaria, fiind obligat sa se maturizeze inainte de vreme. El infrunta viata de mizerie, pentru a-si ajuta familia in lupta de supravietuire.
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Edmund
Father
Eva
Karl-Heinz
Teacher
Frau Rademaker (uncredited)
Jo (uncredited)
Thilde (uncredited)
Self (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)
Doctor (uncredited)
Eva's Friend (uncredited)
Christl (uncredited)