Finn Bernhoft

The movie takes place on Oslo's east side sometime during the twenties. It depicts the workers' environment by traditional elements like unemployment, strike, poverty, alcoholism, absent fathers, wise and tired mothers, the dream of a better life and the friendship between the boys in the street. (imdb)

Two brothers are both fisher, but not good friends, because they are both in love with the maid's daughter, Birgit. (imdb)