When Hjalmar Hagerts son, Bertil, returns after graduated at Alnarps agricultural school Hjalmar gets a phone call from his friend and lawyer Friberg. He want's to talk about commonly known Törner that is very sick and needs help.
A young man with a messy background stands trial for car theft. He gets away with a suspended sentence. With the help of a social worker, he gets on the right side of life — until a criminal friend shows up.
