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.
| Production | David Norberg | Location Manager |
| Camera | Sven Nykvist | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Lennart Wallén | Editor |
| Sound | Torbjörn Lundquist | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Bertil Wiktorsson | Camera Operator |
| Writing | Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson | Novel |
| Directing | Gunnar Hellström | Director |
| Art | Harald Garmland | Production Design |
| Production | Rune Waldekranz | Production Manager |
