Thomas Holinka has returned home from war and captivity. In the absence of a suitable home, he finds himself in what seems to be an abandoned monastery. When the nuns return, a conflict is inevitable because Holinka is addicted to alcohol and gambling .

Olga Tschechowa
Prioress

Philip Dorn
Thomas Holinka

Katharina Mayberg
Kathrin
Peter Fischer
Four-Year-Old Peter

Dorothea Wieck
Subprioress

Margit Saad
Sister Romana

Walter Janssen
Dr. Riedinger
Harald Holberg
Joschi Panek
Anton Färber
Mayor
Sibylle von Gymnich
Teacher

Hanna Ralph
Mother Superior
Jochen Hauer
Sergeant

Margarete Haagen
Prosecutor
Teddy Turai

Hedwig Bleibtreu