

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.
Onni Veijonen
Pietilän Iivari

Hertta Leistén
Pälä's wife

Simo Osa
Jaskari

Jalmari Parikka
Pälä

Arvi Tuomi
Otti

Sven Relander
Lawyer

Lida Salin
Gossip

Elna Hellman
Manta

Maija Nuutinen
Jaskari's wife