The engagement announcement of Irmeli, an orphan girl who grew up in the barracks, and Olavi, a musician serving in the military, upsets the girl's guardians and the director of the military home, who begin plotting to prevent what they consider an unsuitable union.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Elina PohjanpääIrmeli Autere | Irmeli Autere |
 Rauha RentolaViliina Vitikainen | Viliina Vitikainen |
 Elsa TurakainenMrs. Viiki | Mrs. Viiki |
 Tauno PaloNot listed | Not listed |
 Heikki HeinoOlavi Torkko | Olavi Torkko |
 Kaarlo HalttunenTuppurainen | Tuppurainen |
 Reino ValkamaNot listed | Not listed |
 Tauno MajuriNot listed | Not listed |
 Kullervo KalskeNot listed | Not listed |
| MMatti RaninRantanen | Rantanen |
 Uuno MontonenNot listed | Not listed |
 Pentti SiimesNot listed | Not listed |
| PPaavo HyttiläHyttinen (uncredited) | Hyttinen (uncredited) |
| JJoel Asikainen(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| HHannes Veivo(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| VVeli Palonen(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| MMartti Romppanen(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| AAnu Kilpiö(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| JJuha Eirto(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| AAlpo Vammelvuo(uncredited) | (uncredited) |