The story, which was written by Henryk Sienkiewicz in the 19th century "for the strengthening of hearts," filmed in 1999 with extraordinary panache, has become one of the most spectacular Polish films. Its plot is set during the Khmelnytsky uprising in Ukraine. Against the background of historical and political turmoil, noble friendships and great love are born between the characters.
as Jan Skrzetuski
as Helena Kurcewiczówna
as Jurko Bohun
as Jan Onufry Zagłoba
as Jerzy Michał Wołodyjowski
as Rzędzian
as Jeremi Michał Wiśniowiecki
as Kurcewiczowa
as Longinus Podbipięta
as Jan II Kazimierz
as Zaćwilichowski
as Senator Kisiel
as Chan
as Tuhaj-Bej
as Krzywonos
as Barabasz stary
as Czapliński
