Wierna rzeka
Synopsis
1863. Bloody battles are raging. A squadron of dragoons is pursuing an insurgent. It is the wounded Prince Odrowąż. With his last ounce of strength, he makes his way to the home of the administrator Brynicki. Mija Brynicka, the steward's daughter, risks her own life and compromises her honor to hide him. Odrowąż finds caring attention and slowly recovers. Love blossoms between Mija and Odrowąż. Lost in ecstasy, they dream of a liberated homeland and marriage. Unfortunately, the prince's mother's selfishness stands in the way of their love, as she does not allow this misalliance. She takes her son away, leaving Mija in boundless despair.
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Barbara Orwid
Mija Brynicka
Mieczysław Cybulski
Prince Odrowaz
Amelia Rotter-Jarninska
Princess Odrowazyna
Jadwiga Andrzejewska
The Hostess's Daughter
Franciszek Brodniewicz
Capt. Wiesnicyn
Kazimierz Junosza-Stepowski
Olbromski
Józef Węgrzyn
Major
Józef Orwid
Szczepan, servant
Jerzy Leszczyński
Doctor
Stanisław Sielański
Sergeant
Jerzy Rygier
Father Brynicki
Janina Janecka
Stanisław Grolicki
Rebel Commander
Zygmunt Chmielewski
Innkeeper
Wacław Zdanowicz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonard Buczkowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Anatol Stern, Stefan Żeromski
- Original Score
- Tadeusz Górzynski
- Original Title
- Wierna rzeka
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonard Buczkowski
Anatol Stern, Stefan Żeromski
Tadeusz Górzynski
Henryk Vlassak, Albert Wywerka
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Buczkowski
Director
Anatol Stern
Writer
Tadeusz Górzynski
Original Music Composer
Henryk Vlassak
Director of Photography
Albert Wywerka
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wierna rzeka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wierna rzeka about?
1863. Bloody battles are raging. A squadron of dragoons is pursuing an insurgent. It is the wounded Prince Odrowąż. With his last ounce of strength, he makes his way to the home of the administrator Brynicki. Mija Brynicka, the steward's daughter, risks her own life and compromises her honor to hide him. Odrowąż finds caring attention and slowly recovers. Love blossoms between Mija and Odrowąż. Lost in ecstasy, they dream of a liberated homeland and marriage. Unfortunately, the prince's mother's selfishness stands in the way of their love, as she does not allow this misalliance. She takes her son away, leaving Mija in boundless despair.
Who directed Wierna rzeka?
Wierna rzeka was directed by Leonard Buczkowski.
Who stars in Wierna rzeka?
The principal cast of Wierna rzeka includes Barbara Orwid, Mieczysław Cybulski, Amelia Rotter-Jarninska, Jadwiga Andrzejewska, Franciszek Brodniewicz.
When was Wierna rzeka released and how long is it?
Wierna rzeka was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Wierna rzeka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wierna rzeka was composed by Tadeusz Górzynski.
Is Wierna rzeka based on a book or true story?
Wierna rzeka is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Żeromski".