The story of the first elections in Finland. Farmer Topi Romppainen lives a modest life with his family in Kainuu in the early 20th century. While shopping in the village, Topi hears about the upcoming parliamentary elections. His wife Riikka decides to find out more and ends up at a meeting of the Social Democrats.

Holger Salin
as Topi Romppanen

Liisa Nevalainen
as Riika

Pertti Tanner
as Sake

Jukka Eklund
as Vesteri

Marianne Eronen
as Petti

Terhi Virtanen
as Iita Linta Maria

Tiina Jokela
as Pirjeri

Jussi Jurkka
as Puntarpää

Rakel Laakso
as Kunilla

Tarmo Manni
as Simana Arhippaini