Overview
Two old pals lose their work as boatmen on the Elbe river. While down-to-earth Gero tries to get back on his feet, reckless Kowsky keeps gambling with friendship and life time and time again. For all that, they set out together from Dresden for Hamburg, hoping to find new work, a new love, a new life.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 40 | 59 | |
 | 38 | 57 | |
 | - | - | |
 | 43 | 62 | |
 | 41 | 60 |