Portrait of the Swedish poet Dan Andersson (1888-1920). Brought up during poor conditions he finds work as a temperance preacher and educator. Bored by this he travels to Stockholm to try to get his poems published. On the train he meets a rich, sophisticated art patron who encourages him and grinds his literary and philosophical formation.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jarl KulleDan Andersson | Dan Andersson |
 Margit CarlqvistMarja Lisa | Marja Lisa |
 Inga LandgréZiri Stuart | Ziri Stuart |
 Georg RydebergHartmann | Hartmann |
 Axel SlangusKarigo | Karigo |
 Hugo BjörneMr. Andersson | Mr. Andersson |
 Keve HjelmKarl-Anton | Karl-Anton |
 Linnéa HillbergMrs. Andersson | Mrs. Andersson |
 Peter LindgrenAnders Kolare | Anders Kolare |
 Helge HagermanVicar | Vicar |
 Olof ThunbergCaptain Stuart | Captain Stuart |
 Åke FridellTerje | Terje |
 Jan-Olof StrandbergMartinus | Martinus |
 Brita ÖbergOld woman | Old woman |
 John NorrmanMats Kolare | Mats Kolare |
 Tord StålPublisher | Publisher |
 Erik HellErik Axel Bom | Erik Axel Bom |
 Else-Marie SundinNot listed | Not listed |