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
as Auli Ranta

Tauno Palo
as Arvo Helavalta

Aku Korhonen
as Severi

Aino Lohikoski
as Alma Ranta

Hugo Hytönen
as Enne

Mervi Järventaus
as Ilona Enne

Toppo Elonperä
as Antti Koskela

Ester Toivonen
as Irma

Ture Ara
as Mauno Kallio

Pertti Palo
as Poju (uncredited)