A grand and patriotic tale of Poland's struggle for freedom just before Napoleon's war with Russia. Written in poetic style by Adam Mickiewicz, this story follows two feuding Polish families as they overcome their old conflicts and petty lives. However, they are able to unite as one with their patriotic and rebellious efforts to free the country they deeply love from Russian control.

"Lithuania! my country, thou art like health..."

Credits

Andrzej WajdaDirector

Michał ŻebrowskiTadeusz Soplica

Bogusław LindaJacek Soplica

Daniel OlbrychskiGervazy

Grażyna SzapołowskaTelimena