Jim Jansson is a woodcarver who gets retired.

Ingvar Kjellson
as Jim Jansson

Marianne Stjernqvist
as Irene Jansson

Arne Källerud
as Work buddy

Jan Nygren
as Johan Öman

Lars Wiik
as Worker

Gösta Krantz
as Stödesved

Karin Helander
as Busker

Ronny Andersson
as Swimmer

Erik Appelgren
as Music store clerk

Stellan Skarsgård
as Journalist