Hans (Hans Hills Mueller Hans Hirschm ü ller), a former policeman, lost his job because he was framed by a prostitute. In order to make a living, he had to become a fruit vendor. Hans can not win the trust and appreciation of the beloved girl's parents, has reached the family age, he finally married a woman named Irmgat (Irm Herman Irm Her mann). Since the marriage, Hans's life has officially gone downhill, and Irmgat's rudeness and rudeness have made Hans's unhappiness even worse. Hans had a heart attack, and during the hospitalization, Irmgat, who was alone in the empty house, could not bear to be lonely and had an immoral relationship with his neighbor Anzel (Karl Scheydt). After being discharged from the hospital, Hans was no longer able to peddle fruit along the street and set up a fruit stall instead. By chance, he is reunited with his comrade-in-arms Harry (Klaus L ö witsch). Although Harry has brought a lot of happiness to the Hans family, he still can't stop Hans from heading for despair.