Maria, who lives in Hermann, Helsinki, takes in a baby abandoned on the steps of a bar. Mean neighbors call the foundling, named Stiina, a municipal orphan, which makes the girl ashamed of her background. Malicious gossip, constant poverty, and misfortune strengthen her spirit. Stiina grows up to be a brave and fair woman.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| AAnni AittoMaria Berg | Maria Berg |
 Irma SeikkulaStiina Berg | Stiina Berg |
| SSuvi SoilaStiina as a child | Stiina as a child |
 Tauno MajuriMartti Berg | Martti Berg |
 Rauli TuomiVesa Kamppi | Vesa Kamppi |
| OOrvo KaleviVesa as a child | Vesa as a child |
| LLitja IlmariVesa's mother | Vesa's mother |
 Eino JurkkaVesa's father | Vesa's father |
 Uuno LaaksoFilippus Flinkman | Filippus Flinkman |
| VVarma LahtinenIita | Iita |
 Paavo JännesPharmacist | Pharmacist |
 Emma VäänänenKaarina | Kaarina |
 Eine LaineShop owner | Shop owner |
| RRosi RinneEmilia Hölttä | Emilia Hölttä |
 Henny ValjusHelviira | Helviira |
 Hilkka HelinäMartta | Martta |
 Pentti SaaresMika | Mika |
 Salli KarunaHeadmistress | Headmistress |