Olavi Koskela, a ladies' man, joins the loggers. As a log driver, Olavi travels from place to place, seducing one girl after another and then abandoning them. Only Kyllikki, the daughter of a wealthy family, is able to resist his advances and incites him to challenge another log driver to a race down the rapids. Through Kyllikki, Olavi is forced to face the consequences of his actions and reflect on the meaninglessness of his life.
Pertti Melasniemi
as Olavi "Olli" Koskela
Marjukka Arasola
as Tuomenkukka
Aune Hurme-Virtanen
as Olavi's mother
Anna-Maija Kokkinen
as Annansilmä
Sirkka Korhonen
as Lady in the restaurant
Soili Markkanen
as Pihlajanterttu
Marjatta Pasanen
as Kyllikki Moisio
Regina Pekkola
as Elämänlanka
Jussi Inkinen
as Olavi's father
Marjut Sariola
as Gaselli
Leo Lastumäki
as Uittopäällikkö
Tauno Lehtihalmes
as Kyllikin isä
