Miniseries (1992)
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.
Release date: 1992-12-26
Director: Allan King
Writer: Marlene Matthews
Novel: Will Fahrmann
Episodes (6):
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1. Episode 1
Lukas's life is changed when he witnesses the murder of a local in his Prussian village.
Release date: 1992-12-26
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2. Episode 2
After his father's arrest, Lukas is cared for by the Baron's family while waiting to hear from his grandfather in Canada.
Release date: 1992-12-27
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3. Episode 3
Lukas and the Baroness fight smallpox on the voyage to America, while Karl experiences racism in the American South.
Release date: 1992-12-28
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4. Episode 4
Running from Otto, Lukas and Ursula are rescued by some natives who help the children reach Niagara Falls.
Release date: 1992-12-29
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5. Episode 5
After surviving a Sioux attack, Lukas and Ursula arrive at a western settlement with the wagon train. Both Karl and the Baron keep looking for their children.
Release date: 1992-12-30
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6. Episode 6
After returning White Feather to the Sioux, Lukas finds that the Sioux remember his presence at the battle and debate his fate. Karl continues westward looking for Lukas.
Release date: 1993-01-01
Cast
Zachary Bennett
as Lukas Bienmann
Gema Zamprogna
as Ursula von Knabig
Christian Kohlund
as Karl Bienmann
Anja Kruse
as Maria Bienmann
Dietmar Schönherr
as Friedrich Brunneck
Hannes Jaenicke
as Otto von Lebrecht
Jan Rubeš
as Hausierer Nathan
Dominique Sanda
as Christina von Knabig
Günther Maria Halmer
as Heinrich von Knabig
Volker Lechtenbrink
as Diener Jürgen
Crew - click here to expand
Will Fahrmann - Novel, Mairin Wilkinson - Editor, Kevin Sullivan - Producer, Marlene Matthews - Writer, John Weisman - Music, Helen Asimakis - Adaptation, Deborah Nathan - Adaptation, Manfred Guthe - Director of Photography, Gordon McClellan - Editor, Allan King - Director