Engineer Rolf Swedenhielm is one of Sweden's most distinguished scientists, a festive and original person, and at the same time a man with an unwavering sense of honor. His home is managed by his sister-in-law Boman, who runs the household for him and his three children. After a lifetime of dedication to science, Swedenhielm is finally about to reap the rewards of his triumph: he is nominated for the Nobel Prize. Confusion arises about the nomination—is it a case of fraud?
Poul Reumert
as Rolf Swedenhielm sr.
Ebbe Rode
as Rolf Swedenhielm jr.
Mogens Wieth
as Løjtnant Bo Swedenhielm
Beatrice Bonnesen
as Julia Kørner
Preben Neergaard
as Journalist Pedersen
