
The film deals with a problem that affects us all. Whether you are rich or poor, old or young, you can be attacked by tuberculosis. In many, many cases, you can also be cured and leave the hospital or sanatorium with a certificate stating that you are free of infection and that, provided you attend your check-ups, you pose no danger to other people. This is what happens to Bente, a young office worker.

as Bente, Viggos kone

as Viggo Bagg, prokurist

as Fru Bagg, Viggos mor

as Kontorchefen

as Rita, Bentes veninde

as Dr. Svenningsen, overlæge

as Teddy

as Sejr

as "Gamle"

as Magda, Sejrs kone

as "Tykke"

as Gerda

as Susie

as En marketender

as Jørgensen, Bentes kolega

as Ebba, fru Baggs niece

as Reservelæge

as En sygeplejerske

as Sejrs lille datter

as En kontorassistent

as Buffetjomfru

as Pensionatsværtinde