For freedom and justice

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.

Cast

Svend Methling

Præsten

Ebbe Rode

Rasmus Nielsen

Angelo Bruun

Dr. Jacob Dampe

Rasmus Ottesen

Den gamle skoleholder

Mogens Wieth

Orla Leehmann