Katri Vesa, a young woman from Helsinki, has fallen in love with Erkki Kovalinna, an ambitious young official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and is prepared to do anything to win his affection. At her friend's suggestion, Katri leaves the city to make Erkki miss her and finds her life's mission in the countryside in Kari Tuulos, a scientist who lost his sight in an explosion.
Katri Vesa

Kari Tuulos

Erkki Kovalinna

Seppo Vesa
Maija
Mrs. Vesa
Aunt Essu
Mrs. Virtanen

Risto

Jaakko Vihma
Harriet's mother
Harriet