The series follows the first years of Henrik Ibsen, the father of the modern drama. From he is 14 years old, until he moves to Christiania as a 22 year old.

• Anders Baasmo Christiansen
• Kjersti Holmen
• Per Schaaning
• Sven Nordin
• Joachim Rafaelsen
• Wenche Foss
• Lise Fjeldstad
• Ferdinand Falsen Hiis