A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the country, first as a traveling teacher, later in other positions, and through his experiences we are introduced to the conditions of various population groups. The central figure in the portrayal of historical figures is the politician Orla Lehmann.
Svend Methling
as Præsten
Ebbe Rode
as Rasmus Nielsen
Angelo Bruun
as Dr. Jacob Dampe
Rasmus Ottesen
as Den gamle skoleholder
Mogens Wieth
as Orla Leehmann
Karen Berg
as Præstefruen
Kai Holm
as Gårdmanden
Poul Holck Hofmann
as Sognefogeden
Johannes Meyer
as Niels Nielsen
Pouel Kern
as Jens Uwe Lornsen
Thyge Thygesen
as Operasanger
Henry Skjær
as Operasanger
