Konkurssi: Näytelmä neljässä näytöksessä, viidessä muutoksessa

A bustling household on the Norwegian coast becomes the stage for a witty, tightly wound comedy of manners. In the spacious drawing‑room of merchant Tjoelde, his wife, daughter Valborg, the flirtatious lieutenant Hamar, and the clever young Signe trade banter about meals, upcoming guests, and the restless hum of daily life. Their chatter drifts from idle dreaming of rides and swims to subtle hints of financial strain, all set against a backdrop of flower‑laden verandas and bustling port trade.

As the evening unfolds, the arrival of a mysterious guest from Finland promises to stir the familial routine. Old debts, hidden ambitions, and the looming threat of a business collapse begin to surface, giving the characters just enough tension to keep listeners leaning in. The dialogue crackles with humor and a touch of melancholy, offering a vivid portrait of a family teetering on the edge of change while still clinging to the comforts of their well‑kept home.