A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.

Max von Sydowas Albert Emanuel Vogler
Ingrid Thulinas Manda Vogler
Gunnar Björnstrandas Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
Naima Wifstrandas Granny Vogler
Bengt Ekerotas Johan Spegel
Bibi Anderssonas Sara Lindqvist
Gertrud Fridhas Ottilia
Lars Ekborgas Simson
Toivo Pawloas Starbeck
Erland Josephsonas Consul Egerman
Gunnar Fischer