Director Tobias Strömberg reluctantly leaves for refresher training, which shoemaker Hesekiel Naukkarinen arrives at full of enthusiasm. Sergeant Naukkarinen from Savo and Sergeant Major Joki-Paavola from Ostrobothnia compete for the favor of Colonel Emma, the colonel's cook. The colonel's daughter Helvi charms not only Lieutenant Raimo Tappara but also the family man Strömberg.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Uuno LaaksoMr. Tobias Strömberg | Mr. Tobias Strömberg |
 Reino ValkamaSergeant Hese Naukkarinen | Sergeant Hese Naukkarinen |
| IIrja RannikkoEmma | Emma |
 Kullervo KalskeLieutenant Raimo Tappara | Lieutenant Raimo Tappara |
 Paavo JännesColonel | Colonel |
 Lea JoutsenoColonel's daughter Helvi | Colonel's daughter Helvi |
 Salli KarunaColonel's wife | Colonel's wife |
| VVilho AuvinenIisakkinen | Iisakkinen |
 Eine LaineMrs. Tappara | Mrs. Tappara |
 Veikko LinnaJoki-Paavola | Joki-Paavola |
 Oiva LuhtalaReservist with consumption | Reservist with consumption |
| VVäinö ParviainenPipinen | Pipinen |
| KKalle RouniOiva Kilpi | Oiva Kilpi |
 Oiva SalaAsko Nännimäinen | Asko Nännimäinen |
 Pentti SaaresSergeant | Sergeant |
 Arvi TuomiArmy doctor | Army doctor |
| OOnni VeijonenLiironen | Liironen |