Erkki, a journalist, suffers from epilepsy and agrees to be sterilized in order to marry his fiancée Helena. Unhappy about his infertility, Erkki begins to drink more and more, and eventually Helena returns to Helsinki to continue her studies. There she meets Associate Professor Sysikorpi, who falls hopelessly in love with her.
Helena Kara
as Helena Tyrni
Rauli Tuomi
as Erkki Tyrni
Joel Rinne
as Tauno Sysikorpi
Rauha Rentola
as Maija Raivio
Emma Väänänen
as Hanna Palonen
Aino Lohikoski
as Erkki's Mother
Salli Karuna
as Helena's Mother
Enni Rekola
as Mrs. Sandman
Elli Ylimaa
as Lindgren
Matti Aulos
as Dr. Antero Palonen
Arvi Tuomi
as Harjula
Pentti Viljanen
as Suomela
