A series of modernist sketches. A bunch of songs by Olle Adolphson, Owe Thörnqvist, Beppe Wolgers and Lars Forsell are performed in the film. The most famous, Mitt egen land, is sung by Monica Nielsen. Three years before it was first heard on record, then by the composer himself, Olle Adolphson.

Two teen idols meet in Stockholm.

Sweden's first rock'n roll performer Owe Thörnqvist is on tour. There is still power and joy in the music and there is a slight gnola in the lyrics. Folk home rock and vadmals blues for full houses and standing ovations, and it makes Berit and Börje's hearts a little tight because they remember how it was once there in the late 50s.

Ten-year-old Asko feels alone after his parents' divorce. He finds security with his grandmother, who lives in Åland. They can talk about everything and Asko loves their fantasy trips on the ship Sagolika. One day, his mother meets a new man, who she hopes will be a great new father for Asko.