Directed by Valentin Vaala and scripted by Martti Larni, The Vagabond's Girl is set in the countryside of the 1860s. Baron Metter (Valtteri Virmajoki) is threatening to evict a crofter family from their home. Lauri Vaara (Heikki Heino), a student passing by, falls in love with Marja (Tea Ista), the family's daughter, and promises to help save their home. Baroness Olivia Metter (Ansa Ikonen) falls for the young student and helps him with the rescue plan.