Children of the Mountains

The film follows Josef Rainer, a road worker, and his wife Marianne, who enhances their meager income by working as a waitress. Despite the villagers' jeers at Josef's wood carving, the family's desire for independence leads them to dream of owning a cow. When Josef scrapes together his savings to buy a cow, he is unfortunately deceived by a clever farmer and ends up with a sick animal.

As the story unfolds, the children Hansli and Ludmila grow attached to the cow, which they name after Ludmila. However, tragedy strikes when Josef suffers an accident, leaving him unable to work. This dire situation forces the family to confront a heartbreaking decision regarding the cow, which has yet to produce milk. The narrative captures the challenges of rural life and the bonds of family amidst adversity.