In 1848, the freedom-loving Hungarian people, led by Ludwig Kossuth, rose up against the hated rule of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty. In its expansionist policy, the Austrian monarchy had long relied on Hungarian feudal lords who betrayed the interests of their people. The anger of the rebels was directed against the Austrian oppressors and their Hungarian supporters. Against the backdrop of these historical events, the personal fate of the Hungarian patriot Maria Ilona is shown.
Maria Ilona von Wolkersdorf

Karl Felix Fürst zu Schwarzenberg

Ferdinand V., Kaiser von Össterreich

Erzherzogin Sophie

Fürstin Lobkowitz

Imre von Hontos, Maria Ilonas Bruder

Hauptmann von Sailern, Adjutant Schwarzenbergs

Major von Meszaros
Fürst Windischgrätz

Franz Joseph

Pizzi

Sternengucker

Brühwasser

Sängerin
Ungarischer Offizier

Ungarischer Offizier
Gattin des Kaisers Ferdinand

Erster Offizier
