Der zerbrochene Krug (The Broken Jug), the story is set in a small rural town, where an arrogant and crooked village judge, Adam, is tasked with investigating a broken jug under inspecting judge supervision. The jug is a symbol of a crime that has been committed, and the investigation reveals a series of comical and ironic twists. The judge himself is secretly involved in the incident, and as the film progresses, his attempts to cover up his role lead to further complications and comedic misunderstandings.