The plot of the musical was very thin and mostly served as an excuse to link together various dance performances accompanied by well-known Norwegian folk melodies.
Ivarson therefore added more people to the story and a little more intrigue, but retained the basic mood of the musical.
[2] The filming took place in Øystre Slidre and at the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History at Bygdøy.
Ragnhild, one of the daughters, is intended to be married to the village schoolmaster, but she is in love with Asmund, a poor farm boy.
After many complications, the silver cross is returned to its rightful owner, the schoolmaster receives his punishment, and Ragnhild and Asmund are united.