Based on short stories by early 20th century feminist writer Maria Jotuni, the film is a series of lively dialogue scenes between men and women, young and old, living in a small Finnish town. Most episodes evolve into humorous battles between the sexes. The film's central character is a young maid played by Maija Karhi.

Maija Karhi
as Viia

Emmi Jurkka
as Hilda Husso

Mirjami Kuosmanen
as Hulta

Rauni Luoma
as Josefina

Aku Korhonen
as Pekka

Tarmo Manni
as Joosua

Rauha Rentola
as Happy-Heliina

Pentti Viljanen
as Shoemaker Lettunen

Henny Valjus
as Mrs. Lettunen

Senni Nieminen
as Mrs. Myyri