From Bjørnson's novels about romance in 19th century Norway. Thorbjörn Granliden is raised severely by his parents who notice that he is drawn to the sinister farmhand Aslak. After a fight with Thorbjörn's father, Aslak leaves the farm. Thorbjörn grows up and falls in love with the beautiful Synnöve.
Director:
Synnøve Strigen
Synnöve Solbakken
Gunnar Hellström
Aslak
Harriet Andersson
Ingrid Granliden
Bengt Brunskog
Thorbjörn Granliden
Edvin Adolphson
Sämund Granliden
Olga Appellöf
Ingeborg Granliden
Oscar Ljung
Guttorm Solbakken
Birgitta Valberg
Karen Solbakken
Ove Tjernberg
Knut Nordhaug
Kolbjörn Knudsen
Knut's father
Stina Ståhle
Knut's mother
Gunnar Sjöberg
Doctor
John Melin
Verger
Olle Hilding
Vicar
Stig Johanson
Guest at the wedding
Birger Lensander
Guest at the wedding
Inga Landgré
Synnöve Solbakken (voice)
