The director waits in vain for the female lead of his new film to arrive on set. He hires his production assistant Taape for the female lead role so that filming can begin. The attention makes Taape act like a diva, and both her fellow actors and the producer have to put up with her behavior.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tuija HalonenTaape | Taape |
| TTarmo ManniPersilian Prince Ahmed | Persilian Prince Ahmed |
 Matti AulosAlarik | Alarik |
 Leo JokelaKallu | Kallu |
 Ossi ElsteläDirector | Director |
 Veikko LinnaArranger Puhakka | Arranger Puhakka |
| TTauno SöderLawer | Lawer |
| TToimi KiviharjuCameraman | Cameraman |
 Armas JokioSet designer | Set designer |
| PPaavo KuoppalaBackstage man Romppanen | Backstage man Romppanen |
 Kerttu SalmiSanni | Sanni |
| IIrja RannikkoEdla, Alarik's wife | Edla, Alarik's wife |
 Spede PasanenBodyguard Jöns | Bodyguard Jöns |
 Sakari JurkkaProducer | Producer |