The historical events of September 1939 are used as a canvass for the plot and the emotional structure of the script. Its composition centers around the three stages of the defense of Warsaw, accompanied by the rhythm of the Polish Radio.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Eryk KulmWładysław Szpilman | Władysław Szpilman |
 Sambor CzarnotaNot listed | Not listed |
 Sławomir GrzymkowskiNot listed | Not listed |
| AAdam CywkaNot listed | Not listed |
 Anna GrycewiczNot listed | Not listed |