The film takes place during a time of famine. Norway has been at war with England and Sweden, and times are tough. Gjest Baardsen has gotten into trouble with the law, apparently over a trivial matter. But Gjest breaks free, and instead it is the sheriff who is locked up in handcuffs. And Gjest continues to flee, with sheriffs and good people in tow.

Gjest Baardsen

Anna Reinche

Mons Peder Michelsen, arrestforvarer

Betjent

Lensmann

Karen

En fisker

Politimesteren
December 26, 1939

Gjest Baardsen

Anna Reinche

Mons Peder Michelsen, arrestforvarer

Betjent

Lensmann

Karen

En fisker

Politimesteren

