A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Christoph Engel, Carl-Martin Spengler, Gudrun Ritter, Kathrin Waligura, Fritz Marquardt, Peter Prager
Crew: Rainer Simon (Director), Helga Gentz (Editor), Roland Dressel (Cinematography), Helmut Bez (Writer), Rainer Simon (Writer), Reiner Bredemeyer (Music)
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Studio: DEFA
Runtime: 139 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 14, 1987
IMDb: 9
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