Gunnar Gyllander

Councilor Sven Ersson and farmer Jan Hansson have been bitter enemies for several years. Sven's neighbour Ola in Gyllby has a daughter Britta, the perfect partner for Sven's son Erik. But Erik only has eyes for Anna, the daughter of Jan Hansson. Unaware of the hostility between the families, Erik has asked Anna to marry him.

Young lovers Vera and Kurt are engaged, but Kurt has to leave for studies abroad. With Kurt away, Vera’s boss, Falk, decides to make her his wife.