In the early 18th century the priest Martin Ryselius has become widower and stands alone with a one-year-old daughter. He is seeking the meaning of existence by heading north in Sweden for a priesthood service in the mountains.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Olof WidgrenVicar Martin Ryselius | Vicar Martin Ryselius |
 Birgit TengrothKristina Tarvolander | Kristina Tarvolander |
 Mona MalmHedda-Lisa Ryselius | Hedda-Lisa Ryselius |
 Carl StrömVicar Tarvolander | Vicar Tarvolander |
 Arnold SjöstrandRutger von Wessing | Rutger von Wessing |
 Anders NyströmCarl Rutger von Wessing | Carl Rutger von Wessing |
 Kolbjörn KnudsenHuggen | Huggen |
 Björn BerglundTomas Kosoin | Tomas Kosoin |
 Torgny AnderbergSjul Kosin | Sjul Kosin |
 Nine-Christine JönssonSofia | Sofia |
 Åke ClaessonCarl von Linné | Carl von Linné |
 Hanny SchedinYoung woman in mine | Young woman in mine |