* Henning Moritzen as Johannes, the pastor
* Birgitte Federspiel as Inger, his wife
* Emil Hass Christensen as Peter, their son
* Gunnar Strømgren as Mikkel, a tramp
* Ebbe Rode as The Doctor
* Clara Pontoppidan as Anne, a farmer's wife
* Jorgen Weel as The Farmer
* Elsa Lauersen as Else, the pastor's daughter
This was a small cast with only a few actors playing major roles, contributing to the film's powerful and intimate atmosphere.