Roeng municipality is struggling with vacancy and low employment. When Mayor Tom Eide discovers irregularities with the municipality's cellulose fund, he believes all hope is out for his hometown. But the financial scandal that has hit Roeng turns out to have unexpected signs.

The bills from the currency speculation create joy among the people of Rugen, but also more work for the staff at the town hall. Further rubs occur when Mayor Tom Eide falls for the temptation to try to cover private expenses from the municipality's account.