Based on short stories by early 20th century feminist writer Maria Jotuni, the film is a series of lively dialogue scenes between men and women, young and old, living in a small Finnish town. Most episodes evolve into humorous battles between the sexes. The film's central character is a young maid played by Maija Karhi.

Sovitus kymmenestä kirjailija Maria Jotunin novellista. Pikkukaupungin puutalokorttelin pihapiiriin sijoittuvassa ja yhden päivän aikana tapahtuvassa tarinassa on 14 päähenkilöä.