Ann, a ten-year-old girl, becomes the sole heir of millions from her grandmother. Ann's parents, who are short of money and have lost all hope of a bright future try to manipulate Ann's imagination in such a way that she loses her mind.
Swiss dancer Diane and rising German actor Heinz Bennent build a tight-knit family on modest means. Their children - Anne, Burgtheater’s “princess,” and David, famed for The Tin Drum - thrive under their parents’ support and critique. Bound by love and talent, this quartet shares an unbreakable bond.
