The story, set in the 19th century, revolves around the hot-blooded Jussi, a young farmer, and his friend Antti and their brushes with the local nimismies (sheriff) and the häjyt (badmen). The film, shot on location on the plains of Ostrobothnia, conveys a good sense of its unique landscape. Both Järviluoma and the director, Jalmari Lahdensuo were from Ostrobothnia and the film successfully expresses a feeling of the true spirit of the province.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| SSimo KaarioErkki Harri | Erkki Harri |
 Oiva SoiniJussi Harri | Jussi Harri |
| KKaisa LeppänenMaija Harri | Maija Harri |
 Einar RinneAntti Hanka | Antti Hanka |
 Ilmari UnhoHeikki Hanka | Heikki Hanka |
 Aino LohikoskiLiisa | Liisa |
| MMimmi LähteenojaKaisa | Kaisa |
| LLauri RautalaSalttu | Salttu |
| OOtto Al'AntilaKoljola | Koljola |
| TThorild BrödermanVallesmanni | Vallesmanni |
| HHemmo AiramoKriivari | Kriivari |
| YYrjö SomersalmiKöysti Karjanmaa | Köysti Karjanmaa |
| KKyösti SalomaaSuutari | Suutari |
| HHannes NärhiKaappo | Kaappo |
| IIivari TuomistoHerastuomari | Herastuomari |
| WWilliam RäisänenSiltavouti | Siltavouti |
| MMartti TuukkaPappi | Pappi |
| KKaarlo KultalahtiKääsihäjy (uncredited) | Kääsihäjy (uncredited) |
| AArmas FredmanVallesmannin renki (uncredited) | Vallesmannin renki (uncredited) |