The film is based on the work of the Swedish writer August Strindberg.
This is a story about a young man striving to make a career and money, about his cunning intrigues when he throws honor, friendship and feelings under his feet, using gullible people.
A successful writer, Arvid Vinge, often finds himself in difficult situations because of his weakness for women. And every time his wife Elna comes to his aid, very cleverly saving Arvid from troubles...
