In a castle of the Veneto lives Countess Dolfin: she is a fervent patriot, but her husband Count Riccardo intends to use the opportunity of the war (1915-18) to make illegal profits.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gianna Maria CanaleContessa Giovanna Dolfin | Contessa Giovanna Dolfin |
 Renato BaldiniDon Carlo, capellano | Don Carlo, capellano |
 Carlo GiustiniConte Riccardo Dolfin | Conte Riccardo Dolfin |