Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak, thanks to his outstanding talent in imitation. He befriends Emil and Elsa, two children who--unlike adults--see that their new neighbor "Mr Berd" is not human but a big bird wearing a suit. The Pelican Man lands a job at the opera and falls in love with a pretty ballerina, looking so much like a bird herself. Troubles start when adults too find out about "Mr Berd's" ornithological origin.

Kari Ketonen
as Pelikaanimies

Roni Haarakangas
as Emil

Inka Nuorgam
as Elsa

Jonna Järnefelt
as Talonrouva

Liisa Mustonen
as Emilin äiti

Tommi Raitolehto
as Emilin isä

Anu Viheriäranta
as Helena balleriina

Ismo Kallio
as Ovimies

Heikki Kinnunen
as Postimies

Jussi Lampi
as huoltomies