The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Andrey KharitonovАртур Бертон | Артур Бертон |
 Sergei BondarchukКардинал Монтанелли | Кардинал Монтанелли |
 Anastasiya VertinskayaДжемма | Джемма |
 Ada RohovtsevaДжулия Бертон, жена Джеймса | Джулия Бертон, жена Джеймса |
 Kostiantyn StepankovАвстрийский полковник | Австрийский полковник |
 Aleksei KolesnikNot listed | Not listed |