13 Feb 1976
Bird Waking Weather
Jette and Johannes have been living together for two years when Johannes suggests that they "legalize" their relationship. Jette loves him, but the proposal of marriage terrifies her.
Ete and Ali
Ete and Ali are discharged from the army. Since Ete knows that his wife is having an affair, he doesn't want to go home. Ali tries to persuade his friend to stand up for himself and to kick the other man out. But since Ete obviously lacks courage, Ali himself goes into action and gets rid of the rival lover. At first, Mary and Ete seem to reconcile, but repairing their marriage won't work.
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Jörg Schüttauf Bernhard „Ete“ Brenner
Thomas Putensen Ali
Daniela Hoffmann Marita
Hilmar Eichhorn Manni
Karin Gregorek Frau vom Wohnungsamt
Otto Heidemann Budak
Heinz Hupfer Erwin
Ursula Am-Ende Tatjana Thomas Else Sanden
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