Axel and Bertha are a married couple who are both artists in 1880s Paris, the film addresses the topic of gender equality in marriage and society, for example the property rights of married women.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lars LindAxel | Axel |
 Lena SöderblomBertha | Bertha |
 Yvonne LombardAbel | Abel |
| LLars GreenWillmer | Willmer |
 Tommy Johnsondoktor Östermark | doktor Östermark |
 Torsten Wahlundlöjtnant Starck | löjtnant Starck |
 Pia Greenfru Starck | fru Starck |
| EEthel Holmströmpigan | pigan |
 Michael Nyqvistmodellen | modellen |