Young farmer Paavo's wife dies in childbirth, and their baby soon after. The wife's family claim back the dowry she brought to their marriage, but Paavo has already used most of it for improvements at the farm. Paavo's life starts going downhill as he resorts to drinking.
Ahrolan Paavo
Vormiston Alma
Vihtori Taatila
Hulda Tiirikka
Granny
Tussan Lyyti
Pietilän Iivari
Pälä's wife
Jaskari
Pälä
Otti
Lawyer
Gossip
Manta
Jaskari's wife
