Professor August Miilas has succeeded in hiding in his private house from the war. He thinks this is mainly caused by his complete devotion to science. As August is not interested in anything that is going on outside his citadel, his family members avoid disturbing him. However, the political situation disrupt August's quietude. Right in the middle of his domestic citadel, the professor finds out about dangerous secrets so that he must give up this apolitical attitude and open up for the new reality.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hugo LaurProfessor August Miilias, botanist | Professor August Miilias, botanist |
 Aino TalviEva Miilias | Eva Miilias |
 Gunnar KilgasKarl, their son | Karl, their son |
 Lia LaatsLydia, their daughter | Lydia, their daughter |
 Betty KuuskemaaAnna, housekeeper | Anna, housekeeper |
 Rudolf NuudeAnts Kuslap | Ants Kuslap |
 Andres SärevDoctor Richard Miilias | Doctor Richard Miilias |
| AAleksander RandviirKiinast | Kiinast |
 Ants EskolaNot listed | Not listed |
 Boris DobronravovGolovin | Golovin |
| JJohannes KaljolaGerman officer | German officer |
 Voldemar PansoJaan Sander | Jaan Sander |
 Eduard TinnLillak, Writer | Lillak, Writer |