A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the country, first as a traveling teacher, later in other positions, and through his experiences we are introduced to the conditions of various population groups. The central figure in the portrayal of historical figures is the politician Orla Lehmann.
Svend Methling
Præsten
Ebbe Rode
Rasmus Nielsen
Angelo Bruun
Dr. Jacob Dampe
Rasmus Ottesen
Den gamle skoleholder
Mogens Wieth
Orla Leehmann
Karen Berg
Præstefruen
Kai Holm
Gårdmanden
Poul Holck Hofmann
Sognefogeden
