A family of musicians living somewhere in the mountains of Southern Germany discover that every now and then their cactus undergoes unusual twists and disortions. A time-lapse film made with a Super 8-camera helps solve the mystery. A Sherlock Holmsian odyssey of investigation with a playful commentar. Part of "Der Porzellanladen" (The China Shop).

Original title: Der Kaktus
Director: Franz Winzentsen
Cinematography: Franz Winzentsen
Production: Franz Winzentsen
Music: Jens Peter Ostendorf
Editor: Franz Winzentsen
Script: Franz Winzentsen
Dialogue: German
Clearance of minors: 0 years
Licensed territory: Worldwide