Urpo, an alcoholic former priest, has been in prison for manslaughter. During this time, his partner Meeri has been forced to resort to prostitution. Ulla and Väiski, homeless alcoholics, bring Lauri, who has run away from a children's home, to Urpo and Meeri's care. Has the chance for a new life already been lost?

Risto Mäkelä
as Väiski

Åke Lindman
as Urpo

Rose-Marie Precht
as Meeri

Stig Fransman
as Lauri

Rauha Rentola
as Ulla

Kaarlo Wilska
as 'Riku' (uncredited)

Varma Lahtinen
as (uncredited)

Armas Jokio
as (uncredited)

Paavo Hukkinen
as (uncredited)

Pentti Tuominen
as (uncredited)