
Director Tobias Strömberg reluctantly leaves for refresher training, which shoemaker Hesekiel Naukkarinen arrives at full of enthusiasm. Sergeant Naukkarinen from Savo and Sergeant Major Joki-Paavola from Ostrobothnia compete for the favor of Colonel Emma, the colonel's cook. The colonel's daughter Helvi charms not only Lieutenant Raimo Tappara but also the family man Strömberg.
Mr. Tobias Strömberg

Sergeant Hese Naukkarinen

Emma
Lieutenant Raimo Tappara

Colonel

Colonel's daughter Helvi

Colonel's wife

Iisakkinen
Mrs. Tappara

Joki-Paavola

Reservist with consumption

Pipinen
Oiva Kilpi
Asko Nännimäinen

Sergeant

Army doctor

Liironen