Kalke & Söhne - that's the name of a grocery store in the middle of Berlin. Over the world wars and inflation, and despite growing competition and many a family catastrophe, customers remain loyal to the corner shop. Five episodes tell of the fate of the Kalkes, bring difficult and decisive stages in the family's business and private life to life: In 1884, the year the business was founded, the Kalkes protect the daughter of a neighbor from the advances of a 'Rittmeister', there is New Year's Eve 1899 ' Champagne for everyone 'and apprentice Änne fainted, in 1924 only' Saure Gurken ', widow Kalke was forced to protect her daughter Johanna, in 1948 the black market flourished with' Flour and Butter on Brands 'and in 1980 a serious' decision followed 'when the supermarket makes the Kalkes a super offer ...