Stig, a 15 year old student, is attracted to the beauty of Viola, his 37 year old teacher, and she, drawn to his youth and innocence, feels that he is a God sent relief for her drunken and miserable husband
Olof lives alone on a farm after the death of his mother Unable to read and write, he is dependent on his younger friend, Erik Olof advertises for a housekeeper, and Ellen arrives During summer Olofs heart and Erik