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Zew morza Synopsis
The miller's son, following his vocation, escaped to the sea, but after several years he returned to his family and his childhood affair, Hanka, a young lady from the court. This, however, yielded to her parents, accidentally overhearing that her resistance would cause their financial ruin, intends to marry an old, wealthy geek. The desperate young man escapes again and falls into the trap of a gang of smugglers. The intervention of a loved one saves his life.
Under Northern Lights Synopsis
Douglas MacLeod of the Royal North West Mounted Police is in love with Suzanne Foucharde, who has adopted an abandoned Indian baby, the illegitimate child of Louis La Rocque and Na Fa Kowa. When La Rocque insinuates that the baby is Suzanne's, her brother Henry defends his sister's honor and kills the villain. In spite of his love for Suzanne, it is Douglas' duty to arrest Henry. He does so, but later allows him to escape, taking the bullet himself that was fired after Henry by Constable Burke. Meanwhile, the dead body of Na Fa Kowa is found, accompanied by a note proving that the Indian was the baby's mother. In the spring, when Douglas recovers from his wounds, he and Suzanne are married.
"Zew morza" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Under Northern Lights" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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