Политический памфлет на основе рассказа финского писателя Мартти Ларни "Сократ в Хельсинки". Весна 1944 года. В райский уголок, который уже давно обжил философ Сократ, прибывает отстрелявшийся солдат Виттори Виртен. Философ с большим уважением отнесся к вновь прибывшему гостю, и они даже стали друзьями. Однажды отличившись перед Богом, герои получают отпуск на Землю и отправляются в путь: солдат решает навестить свою семью в Лаконии, а мудрец захотел просто посмотреть на мир - так ли он его мыслил когда-то, и решил присоединиться к солдату
A drama about the love and subsequent life story of agronom Elmer Oras and Margi Kaski and their son. The story has its origins just before the Winter War. After a brief encounter, both fell in love. As a result of this love affair, Margit gets pregnant Soon the war breaks out and Elmer has to go the front. As the war goes on, Elmer does not return from a patrol mission behind the enemy lines. After the war times are hard for Margit and his fatherless son.
Baron Metter is threatening to evict a crofter family from their home. Lauri Vaara a student passing by, falls in love with Marja the family's daughter, and promises to help save their home. Baroness Olivia Metter falls for the young student and helps him with the rescue plan.
Teacher's daughter Anna cannot enter the music college because of her family's opposition. At the request of her relatives she goes to Helsinki to study administrative sciences, but nasty fellow students make the girl leave the university and apply to become a nurse.
Martha's problem is balancing work and family. According to her husband Juho and father-in-law Kalle, the mother's place is at home with the child and not at work. Only her mother-in-law Ilona encourages Martta to advance in her career.
