Die Ortliebschen Frauen
- Movies
- 1981-05-15
- DE
- Released
- 2h 53m
- US
- Drama
Production
Solaris Film, WDR, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion (VVF), Pia Frankenberg Filmproduktion, Hamburg
Storyline
A pessimistic drama about a family struggling to survive after the death of their father. Left behind are the simple-minded mother, the strong-willed daughter Josefine, another sister and a mentally retarded brother. Josefine takes over the reins and looks after the family. She turns her sister into a maid and forces her brother to live in the cellar.