He also directed the concluding scene: a political debate between strangers on a train about the world coffee market.

The film begins with a montage of newspaper headlines describing steadily-rising unemployment figures; followed by scenes of a young man looking for work in the city and the family discussing the unpaid back rent.

She later finds herself in a workers' sporting event where she meets Fritz, who has recently lost his job, and they reunite.

On their return home by train, Anni, Fritz and other workers argue with middle-class, wealthy passengers about the worldwide financial crisis.

The film ends with the singing of the Solidarity Song, with lyrics by Brecht and music from Hanns Eisler.