Summary
In a tale of transcendent devotion, a nobleman's ardor for a lowly serf precipitates a crisis of identity and social standing. Forsaking his title and patrimony, he elects to marry her, an act of supreme sacrifice that underscores the depth of his passion. Upon her demise, his love and gratitude persist, defying mortal bounds. This cinematic rendition, adapted from Theodor Storm's narrative and Thea von Harbou's screenplay, probes the complexities of affection, duty, and the societal strictures that govern human experience.
Synopsis
A lord falls in love with one of his serfs and chooses to be disinherited and stripped of his title in order to marry her. Her love and gratitude extend beyond the grave.
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Arthur von GerlachCast
