The main character is an orphaned young woman who is about to be married off to an unappealing but rich old man, Mr. Sleeman, at the instigation of her aunts who have taken charge of her. Bergman infuses the situation with overtones of rueful pessimism concerning life in general.
| Actor | Role |
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 Else-Marie Juul HansenNot listed | Not listed |
 Karin NellemoseNot listed | Not listed |
 Poul ReumertNot listed | Not listed |
 Henning MoritzenNot listed | Not listed |
 Malene SchwartzNot listed | Not listed |