Portrait of the Swedish poet Dan Andersson (1888-1920). Brought up during poor conditions he finds work as a temperance preacher and educator. Bored by this he travels to Stockholm to try to get his poems published. On the train he meets a rich, sophisticated art patron who encourages him and grinds his literary and philosophical formation.
Dan Andersson
Marja Lisa
Ziri Stuart
Hartmann
Karigo
Mr. Andersson
Karl-Anton
Mrs. Andersson
Anders Kolare
Vicar
Captain Stuart
Terje
Martinus
Old woman
Mats Kolare
Publisher
Erik Axel Bom