Riga, the 1930s. Oļģerts Kurmis, an educated unemployed, does all kinds of odd jobs. Together with his friend, vagrant Frīdis, they sometimes work for Mr. Kalnkāja who dreams of becoming a member of parliament. Kurmis feels responsible for his neighbour Emma, the young woman has just served a prison sentence for petty theft. He helps her to get a maid's position in the Kalnkāja household. While helping Kurmis and Frīdis with Kalnkāja's election posters, Emma is arrested again, this time for a "political offence".
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Eduards PavulsOļģerts Kurmis | Oļģerts Kurmis |
 Līga LiepiņaEmma Kārkls | Emma Kārkls |
 Karlis SebrisFrīdis | Frīdis |
 Luijs ŠmitsKalnkājas kungs | Kalnkājas kungs |
 Zigrīda StungureKalnkājas kundze | Kalnkājas kundze |
| LLilija ŽvīguleNot listed | Not listed |
| RRūdolfs KreicumsNot listed | Not listed |