An American gangster (Gulager) arrives in a small town in the south of Sweden. He establishes himself as a kind of politician/preacher, promising great changes in the community. Only a few people suspect that his intentions are evil.
A drama unfolds during a few spring days in a small Swedish town in the 1950s. Guy study hard at school, but wins no appreciation from his father. His brother Helge returns from his job at sea. They hang out at Hempas bar.
The cold and ruthless Bruno is married to Karen. Together they seek out poor and defenseless people offering them life insurance policies. Bruna and Karen make sure that it pays off.