During the great Nordic war in 1719, the Swedes have occupied parts of Norway. During the retreat over Tydal mountains most freezes to death. However, some seek refuge in mountain huts. The farmers chase them. The Swede hater Sjur come on tracks of Per Jons, seeking refuge in a mountain hut where Sjur's daughter Eli is located. She takes care of the wounded Per and there is a love affair between them. A relationship which does not fall in well with her father.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sonja WigertEli Sjursdotter | Eli Sjursdotter |
| IIngjald HaalandSjur Halgutusvein | Sjur Halgutusvein |
 Sten LindgrenPer Jönsa, svensken | Per Jönsa, svensken |
| KKari GrønnMargit, Elis kusine | Margit, Elis kusine |
| OOttar WicklundTor Nordlien | Tor Nordlien |
 Sven MagnussonHans Hansson | Hans Hansson |
 Henrik SchildtJussi Nilsfolk | Jussi Nilsfolk |
 Arne LindbladSilver-Sima | Silver-Sima |
| TTryggve LarssenKobberkløveren | Kobberkløveren |
 Einar VaageSoland Hovstrøen | Soland Hovstrøen |
| KKarin VaageSolveig | Solveig |
| FFinn LangePresten (Priest) | Presten (Priest) |