Olavi Koskela, a ladies' man, joins the loggers. As a log driver, Olavi travels from place to place, seducing one girl after another and then abandoning them. Only Kyllikki, the daughter of a wealthy family, is able to resist his advances and incites him to challenge another log driver to a race down the rapids. Through Kyllikki, Olavi is forced to face the consequences of his actions and reflect on the meaninglessness of his life.

Pertti Melasniemi
as Olavi "Olli" Koskela

Marjukka Arasola
as Tuomenkukka

Aune Hurme-Virtanen
as Olavi's mother

Anna-Maija Kokkinen
as Annansilmä

Sirkka Korhonen
as Lady in the restaurant

Soili Markkanen
as Pihlajanterttu

Marjatta Pasanen
as Kyllikki Moisio

Regina Pekkola
as Elämänlanka

Jussi Inkinen
as Olavi's father

Marjut Sariola
as Gaselli