The brothers Österman have come to realize that they need a housekeeper on their farm. Big brother Kalle travels to town and returns with the young Anna.

Social democratic election film. The plot revolves around the young love couple Axel and Ulla, whose fates are woven into the larger political context. The film describes how Swedish society has changed and improved since 1932.

When the old fisherman Boman drowns on a storm night, his widow and daughter Gerd is left alone in their cabin. Lost.

Sweden in the 1870s. In Hälsingland the brothers Olov and Jonas own the home of Övergården.

Brothers Österman at Svanö, after several years of bachelor life, say they need a housekeeper and announce the matter in the newspaper.

Anders on Blåsekulla and Bengt at Snibben are neighbors. Both have a miserable time with their wives.