Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.

Daniel Olbrychskias Rafał Olbromski
Bogusław Kiercas Krzysztof Cedro
Piotr Wysockias Prince Jan Gintułt
Beata Tyszkiewiczas Elżbieta Gintułtówna
Pola Raksaas Helena de With
Władysław Hańczaas Rafał's Father
Jan Koecheras General de With
Zbigniew Sawanas Krzysztof's Father
Józef Duriaszas Piotr Olbromski
Jerzy Lipman