A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the country, first as a traveling teacher, later in other positions, and through his experiences we are introduced to the conditions of various population groups. The central figure in the portrayal of historical figures is the politician Orla Lehmann.
Præsten
Rasmus Nielsen
Dr. Jacob Dampe
Orla Leehmann
Præstefruen
Gårdmanden
Niels Nielsen
Jens Uwe Lornsen
Operasanger
A. F. Tscherning
Hans Puggaard
Maria
Professor Schouw
Præsten
Rasmus Nielsen
Dr. Jacob Dampe
Orla Leehmann
Præstefruen
Gårdmanden
Niels Nielsen
Jens Uwe Lornsen
Operasanger
A. F. Tscherning
Hans Puggaard
Maria
Professor Schouw