In the Po Valley during the 19th century, a rich girl engaged to a well-to-do farmer ends up penniless and is forced to work for her fiancé’s relatives. Peasant unrest, carried to extremes by both workers and landowners, leads to violence and tragedy.

Credits

Alberto LattuadaDirector

Carla Del PoggioBerta

Jacques SernasOrbino

Mario Besestiil padrone

Giacomo GiuradeiPrincivalle