Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder | Starring: Vitus Zeplichal, Elke Aberle, Alexander Allerson, Erni Mangold

The story of the young man Peter, who grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relationships are based on the principles of exchange or purchase, he abides by these rules and gives generous presents to his family and his wife Erika. But when he is unable to keep up this life-style, his story takes a horrendous turn.