Pitch-noir melodrama about young Kauko's endless obsession and love-hate-relationship with Osmi, a girl he has known since childhood. Standing at her death bed, Kauko reminisces his years spent as a sailor, prisoner, smuggler, and a soldier in the Second World War, while Osmi manages to evolve from prostitution to a seemingly happy family life with someone else.
Jussi Jurkka
as Kauko
Anneli Sauli
as Osmi Järvelä
Emmi Jurkka
as Tupakkakauppias
Mirjami Kuosmanen
as Nainen
Leo Jokela
as Hanski
Jalmari Parikka
as Lumpunkerääjä
Henny Valjus
as Kaukon äiti
Leo Riuttu
as Osmin mies
Pia Hattara
as Osmi's Mother (uncredited)