Paavo Mäkinen's alcoholism is hard on the whole family. His wife Terttu falls into depression and is hospitalized. Their children Marja, Tapsa, and Sanna each show symptoms in their own way: leaving home, drinking, skipping school. Will Paavo manage to stop drinking for the sake of his family?
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| LLasse PöystiPaavo Mäkinen | Paavo Mäkinen |
 Birgitta UlfssonTerttu Mäkinen | Terttu Mäkinen |
 Rita PolsterMarja Mäkinen | Marja Mäkinen |
| MMartti-Mikael JärvinenTapio Mäkinen | Tapio Mäkinen |
| SSanna FransmanSusanna Mäkinen | Susanna Mäkinen |
| MMikko MajanlahtiNot listed | Not listed |
| MMarja-Sisko AimonenNot listed | Not listed |
 Pentti AuerNot listed | Not listed |
| AAnita HeikkinenNot listed | Not listed |
| KKari KekkonenNot listed | Not listed |
| PPekka LehtoNot listed | Not listed |