Wollert Berg goes to his hunting lodge to write. He takes care of a wandering couple who steal from the neighbor. Berg is suspected and convicted. But Mrs. Berg and Detective Saksen do not give up until those who are guilty are convicted.

The sibling Beate (17) and Jens (12) have lost their parent in a train accident, and their remote family tries to get rid of the children to get hold of the land and properties.