The protagonists of the film are residents of a nursing home run by nuns. One of the nuns, Maria, wants to introduce discipline, but it is not easy. The elderly residents decide to fight for their independence. Their plans are thwarted by the departure of the leader of the rebellion. But the men will not give up so easily.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kazimierz OpalińskiJózef Kalmita | Józef Kalmita |
 Zdzisław MrożewskiPożarski | Pożarski |
 Aleksander DzwonkowskiJo-Jo | Jo-Jo |
 Wacław KowalskiSmarkul | Smarkul |
 Ignacy MachowskiProfessor Perlec | Professor Perlec |
 Zofia MrozowskaNarcyza | Narcyza |
 Maja KomorowskaMaria | Maria |
 Zofia MałyniczHead Nurse | Head Nurse |
 Barbara LudwiżankaCountess De Profundis | Countess De Profundis |
 Joanna PoraskaPeloponez | Peloponez |
| KKrystyna KołodziejczykServant | Servant |
 Alina SzpakServant | Servant |
 Juliusz Lubicz-LisowskiRetirement Home Resident (uncredited) | Retirement Home Resident (uncredited) |
| WWawrzyniec Trybala-OlszewskiBartender (uncredited) | Bartender (uncredited) |