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Miniseries

(1992)

Overview

Young Lukas Bienman, an indentured servant in 19th century Prussia, witnesses a murder by the ruthless Count who frames Lukas's father for the crime. After helping his father escape, Lukas flees with the Count's sister and her beautiful daughter, Ursula to Canada - the home of his estranged grandfather.

Cast

Zachary Bennett as Lukas Bienmann
Zachary Bennett

as Lukas Bienmann

Gema Zamprogna as Ursula von Knabig
Gema Zamprogna

as Ursula von Knabig

Christian Kohlund as Karl Bienmann
Christian Kohlund

as Karl Bienmann

Anja Kruse as Maria Bienmann
Anja Kruse

as Maria Bienmann

Dietmar Schönherr as Friedrich Brunneck
Dietmar Schönherr

as Friedrich Brunneck

Hannes Jaenicke as Otto von Lebrecht
Hannes Jaenicke

as Otto von Lebrecht

Jan Rubeš as Hausierer Nathan
Jan Rubeš

as Hausierer Nathan

Dominique Sanda as Christina von Knabig
Dominique Sanda

as Christina von Knabig

Günther Maria Halmer as Heinrich von Knabig
Günther Maria Halmer

as Heinrich von Knabig

Volker Lechtenbrink as Diener Jürgen
Volker Lechtenbrink

as Diener Jürgen

Episodes

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December 26, 1992

Lukas's life is changed when he witnesses the murder of a local in his Prussian village.

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December 27, 1992

After his father's arrest, Lukas is cared for by the Baron's family while waiting to hear from his grandfather in Canad…

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December 28, 1992

Lukas and the Baroness fight smallpox on the voyage to America, while Karl experiences racism in the American South.

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December 29, 1992

Running from Otto, Lukas and Ursula are rescued by some natives who help the children reach Niagara Falls.

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December 30, 1992

After surviving a Sioux attack, Lukas and Ursula arrive at a western settlement with the wagon train. Both Karl and the…

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January 1, 1993

After returning White Feather to the Sioux, Lukas finds that the Sioux remember his presence at the battle and debate h…