Overview
A naive farmer named Heiri comes to Zurich’s Niederdorf to spend his calf-sale fortune and is quickly ensnared by pickpockets, seductive nightlife, and fleeting friendship, only to find himself destitute and alone. Meanwhile, a romantic entanglement unfolds involving Ruthli, her fiancé Police Officer Bruno, and charismatic entertainer André, all revolving around a stolen pearl necklace that brings the community’s true feelings and loyalties to light as everything resolves in a nostalgic and bittersweet conclusion.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 49 | 63 | |
 | 47 | 61 | |
| 59 | 74 | |
 | - | - | |
| 30 | 44 | |
| 39 | 53 |