At the old Copenhagen Castle, a strange drama is played out in the year 1699 - the last year of King Christian V's life. One winter day, the young Junker Friedrich von Kötschau comes from Hesse to Christian V's court. The old gloomy castle is filled with sadness, where the king's increasing weakness puts a damper on all the joy of life. Friedrich von Kötschau is a handsome young nobleman, and even His Majesty is delighted with his many cheerful inventions. In addition, he has a prescription for gold, and the king gives him permission to experiment in the castle cellar with the old palace pharmacist Paulus.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gull-Maj NorinJustine Rosenkrantz | Justine Rosenkrantz |
 Bodil KjerAnna Dalvig | Anna Dalvig |
 Mogens WiethFrederich von Kötschau - kammerjunker | Frederich von Kötschau - kammerjunker |
 Angelo Bruunvon Lenthe - Geheimeråd | von Lenthe - Geheimeråd |
 Petrine SonneBerte Skeel | Berte Skeel |
 Elith PioDr. Wolffen - kongens livlæge | Dr. Wolffen - kongens livlæge |
 Ingeborg BramsKaren - Justines kammerpige | Karen - Justines kammerpige |
 Valdemar MøllerNot listed | Not listed |
| AAgnes Thorberg-WiethNot listed | Not listed |
 Marie NiedermannNot listed | Not listed |
 Grethe PaaskeNot listed | Not listed |
 Charles WilkenNot listed | Not listed |
| VValdemar SkjerningNot listed | Not listed |
 Aage Winther-JørgensenNot listed | Not listed |
| IIngeborg PerssonNot listed | Not listed |
 Arne Westermann Not listed | Not listed |