The military farce, directed by Lasse Pöysti, is based on Joel Laikka's novel. The illiterate Nieminen (Pöysti), who starts his military service through mischief and being tempted by other rookies, causes confusion in the barracks. At the behest of colonel (Paavo Jännes), attempts are made to teach him in different ways - the women of the locality are also interested in teaching. Soon Nieminen will be the competing with sergeant major Vasikainen (Reino Valkama) for the affections of the colonel's cook Vieno (Toini Vartiainen).
Lasse Pöysti
as Nieminen
Toini Vartiainen
as Vieno
Reino Valkama
as Vasikainen
Rauha Rentola
as Elsa Kontunen
Toppo Elonperä
as August Kontunen
Paavo Jännes
as Everstiluutnantti
Jutta Zilliacus
as Mirja
Heikki Savolainen
as Nurmi
Eino Haavisto
as Sumu
Saara Ranin
as Nieminen's Mother
Pentti Viljanen
as Varuskersantti
Maija Karhi
as Neiti
