Erkki, a journalist, suffers from epilepsy and agrees to be sterilized in order to marry his fiancée Helena. Unhappy about his infertility, Erkki begins to drink more and more, and eventually Helena returns to Helsinki to continue her studies. There she meets Associate Professor Sysikorpi, who falls hopelessly in love with her.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Helena KaraHelena Tyrni | Helena Tyrni |
 Rauli TuomiErkki Tyrni | Erkki Tyrni |
 Joel RinneTauno Sysikorpi | Tauno Sysikorpi |
 Rauha RentolaMaija Raivio | Maija Raivio |
 Emma VäänänenHanna Palonen | Hanna Palonen |
 Aino LohikoskiErkki's Mother | Erkki's Mother |
 Salli KarunaHelena's Mother | Helena's Mother |
| EEnni RekolaMrs. Sandman | Mrs. Sandman |
 Elli YlimaaLindgren | Lindgren |
 Matti AulosDr. Antero Palonen | Dr. Antero Palonen |
 Arvi TuomiHarjula | Harjula |
 Pentti ViljanenSuomela | Suomela |
 Ossi ElsteläPeltonen | Peltonen |
 Uuno MontonenErkki's Father | Erkki's Father |
 Sven RelanderGynecologist | Gynecologist |
| AAnnika SipiläAnnika Palonen (uncredited) | Annika Palonen (uncredited) |
| MMej-Ling AxbergHilkka (uncredited) | Hilkka (uncredited) |
 Elsa TurakainenMrs. Nilsson (uncredited) | Mrs. Nilsson (uncredited) |
| VVeikko Sorsakivi(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| LLauri KyöstiläDoorman (uncredited) | Doorman (uncredited) |
| WWilliam Reunanen(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Ida Salmi(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| IIrja KuuslaNurse (uncredited) | Nurse (uncredited) |