Stina and her daughter Karin lives in a small cabin on Baron Silverlods land.

Young Albert Ström struggles the ensure the money needed to keep after his sister and aging mother. But his mechanical skills serves him well.

The widower Stensson lives a happy life on his farm with his two children.

The sailor John gets married and becomes a painting artist.

Erik loses his job, and finds a home with the poor working girl Frida, who helps him get back on his feet. But when Erik meets the rich Ellen, his love for Frida is tested.

A aging governess attempts to snare her master, forester Lunde of the Munkbo estate, into marriage. But Lunde's daughter, Gudrun, will do anything to stop her.