The film depicts three important episodes in the life of Fridtjof Nansen (Wigert): his North Pole expedition, his diplomatic work with the League of Nations and his humanitarian work during the 1930s famine in Ukraine.
Film tersebut mengisahkan tiga episode penting dalam kehidupan Fridtjof Nansen (Wigert): Ekspedisi Kutub Utara, karya diplomatiknya dengan Liga Bangsa-Bangsa dan karya kemanusiaannya pada masa bencana kelaparan tahun 1930an di Ukraina.