Businessman Braa has many enemies and is put in prison after a scam. While in prison his wife dies of a serious illness, while Roll takes over the business. But he is not popular with the workers. When Braa gets out, it's time for revenge.

The Faroe Islands during the 18th century. Danish bailiff's control the island. In Torshamn lives Master Wenzel, known as hard but just. Wenzel tries to arrange a marriage for his daughter Inger.