Martha's problem is balancing work and family. According to her husband Juho and father-in-law Kalle, the mother's place is at home with the child and not at work. Only her mother-in-law Ilona encourages Martta to advance in her career.

Helena Kara
as Martta Kaataja

Uuno Laakso
as Kalle Karsta

Elsa Rantalainen
as Ilona Sjöberg-Karsta

Aku Korhonen
as Gustaf Schroderus

Mervi Järventaus
as Hedvig Koski

Unto Salminen
as Juho Karsta

Sasu Haapanen
as Väinö Pellikka

Pentti Viljanen
as Pentti Raitanen

Thure Bahne
as Andersson

Elna Hellman
as Tilta