Historical drama that takes place in Jutland in the year 1646. A young man Jørgen (Bjørn Watt-Boolsen) arrives to take over a farm he has inherited. Others, however, also have their eyes set on the farm. A fight must be fought, physically as well as with the help of cunning planning. Kirsten (Grethe Thordahl) stands by his side. Enormously helpful is also a royal visit from Christian IV (Johannes Meyer) who brings the situation to order. Directed by Erik Balling from a script co-written with historian Palle Lauring for factual correctness.