In a time of social change and unrest, war and poverty, a young working class woman, Maria, wins a camera in a lottery. The decision to keep it alters her whole life.

Maria Heiskanenas Maria Larsson
Mikael Persbrandtas Sigfrid Larsson
Jesper Christensenas Sebastian Pedersen
Birte Heribertsonas Maja Larsson (narration) / Aunt Tora
Ghita Nørbyas Miss Fagerdal
Amanda Oomsas Matilda
Hans Henrik Clemensenas Mr. Fagerdal
Jan Troell