1830 Värmland, Sweden. Master Karl Arthur Ekenstedt comes to aid the Minister at Crosss Church. He falls in love with Charlotte Löwensköld, housekeeper in the rectory. They get engaged. Charlotte is full of life, energetic and practical. Karl Arthur struggle with his faith and God.
Jackie Söderman
Director
Ingrid Janbell
Charlotte Löwensköld
Lars Green
Karl-Artur Ekenstedt
Gunnel Broström
Beate Ekenstedt, colonel's wife
Sven Wollter
Foundry proprietor Schagerström
Sickan Carlsson
Regina Forsius, rural dean's wife
Gunnar Björnstrand
Rural dean Forsius
Arja Saijonmaa
Anna Svärd
Per Oscarsson
Pontus Friman
Christina Stenius
Thea Sundler
Marika Lindström
Jaquette Ekenstedt
Rune Turesson
Ekenstedt, överste
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