Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.

Markku Peltola
as M

Kati Outinen
as Irma

Juhani Niemelä
as Nieminen

Kaija Pakarinen
as Kaisa Nieminen

Sakari Kuosmanen
as Anttila

Annikki Tähti
as Manager of Flea Market

Anneli Sauli
as Bar Owner

Elina Salo
as Dock Clerk

Outi Mäenpää
as Bank Clerk

Esko Nikkari
as Bank Robber
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Probably not since Wendy Hiller in "Major Barbara" (1941) has the Salvation Army featured so prominently in a drama. That's lucky as a visitor (Markku Peltola) to Helsinki arrives and is promptly beaten to near death by three hoodlums. He manages to stumble to the railway station and next thing the ...