It is 1940. A young man is facing court martial on charges of conscientious objection. He admits the crime. The prosecutor demands a most severe punishment. While waiting for the verdict, the young man think back of his past. How could this happen?
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lars EkborgKlas Rylén | Klas Rylén |
 Doris SvedlundVera Nilsson | Vera Nilsson |
 Gunvor PonténHelen Ivarson | Helen Ivarson |
 Sven-Eric GambleNorin | Norin |
 Helge HagermanCaptain Fränne | Captain Fränne |
 Carl-Olof AlmEnok Mellberg | Enok Mellberg |
 Per SjöstrandSjunnesson | Sjunnesson |
| LLars HofgårdLjung | Ljung |
| RRagnar KlangeIvarson | Ivarson |
| KKåre SantessonBroman | Broman |
| KKarl Erik FlensSgt. Råby | Sgt. Råby |
 Märta DorffVera's mother | Vera's mother |
 Lars EggeJudge | Judge |
 Gösta PrüzeliusDistrict attorney | District attorney |
 Josua BengtsonKlas' grandfather (non-credited) | Klas' grandfather (non-credited) |
 Sven-Axel CarlssonNot listed | Not listed |
 Gunlög HagbergNot listed | Not listed |
 Roland HedlundNot listed | Not listed |