Das Weingut. Aufbruch in ein neues Leben

The marriage between the maid Irene and the rich heir Franz was supposed to be a love match. But after an outrageous revelation by Franz's father, Irene leaves Franz without a word. Lonely, she gives birth to her son Fränzl and takes a job as a textile worker in a factory. There she is confronted with inhumane working conditions. After several years of bitter drudgery, Irene meets Josef, a labor leader. Although she still loves Franz, she begins a relationship with him. Franz is deeply depressed by Irene's departure, especially since he does not know the reason for it. But one day Irene happens to stand in front of him ...