Set in turn of the century Helsinki, author Arvo Helavalla's novel makes an indelible impression on adolescent Auli Ranta. She idolizes the author of a work that can never be forgotten.

Helena Kara
Auli Ranta

Tauno Palo
Arvo Helavalta

Aku Korhonen
Severi

Aino Lohikoski
Alma Ranta

Hugo Hytönen
Enne

Mervi Järventaus
Ilona Enne

Toppo Elonperä
Antti Koskela

Ester Toivonen
Irma

Ture Ara
Mauno Kallio
Pertti Palo
Poju (uncredited)
Arvo Kuusla
(uncredited)
Eino Salmi
(uncredited)

Arvi Tuomi
(uncredited)

Toini Vartiainen
(uncredited)
Vappu Jurkka
(uncredited)