The movie takes place during World War II and depicts the true story of Jan Baalsruds amazing escape from the German army from the coast of Northern Norway and across the border to the neutral country Sweden.

Jack Fjeldstad
as Jan Baalsrud

Henny Moan
as Agnes

Alf Malland
as Martin

Joachim Holst-Jensen
as Bestefar

Lydia Opøien
as Jordmoren

Edvard Drabløs
as Skolelæreren

Sverre Hansen
as Skomakeren

Rolf Søder
as Sigurd Eskeland

Ottar Wicklund
as Henrik

Olav Nordrå
as Konrad