In this gentle drama, Alfred Eisenhardt (Heinz Ruehmann), an elderly homeless man, begs and lives on the Munich streets. He has a small bank account, and a good friend in policeman Erwin Kolzeczik (Mario Adorf). His dream is to someday take his tiny savings account and "retire" in the sunny south. However, he is a soft touch for friends in need, and he has many. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi