

On August 12, 1961, eight people in three cars set off for Berlin from Leipzig. They want to go to the West. The initiator is the philistine Spiessack, who drives the others, who have embarked on the adventure with mixed feelings. It becomes a journey with numerous incidents and panic, which causes the different characters to clash. When they finally arrive in Berlin the next day, they are not allowed to cross the border. The only option is to return. At home, Spiessack is met by a policeman in his living room - with the slogan "We'll be back" written on the wall.

Harald Halgardt
Spiessack

Herwart Grosse
Dr. Denker

Irene Korb
Miriam

Erich Gerberding
Teichert
Ellinor Vogel
Friedchen

Gerd Ehlers
Rosentreter

Angelica Domröse
Sabine
Hartmut Kirschke
Gemulf

Erika Dunkelmann
Wirtin
Hans Finohr
Kontrolleur