On the Neman (1988)

An adaptation of Eliza Orzeszkowa’s novel. Set in 1886 in Lithuania, the story centers on the conflict between the Bohatyrowicz family and the Korczyn estate. Against a backdrop of social and familial tensions unfolds the love story of Justyna Orzelska (Iwona Katarzyna Pawlak), niece of Benedykt Korczyński, and Jan Bohatyrowicz (Adam Marjański). Will their love prove strong enough to overcome the deep mental divide separating the world of the Bohatyrowiczs from that of the Korczyńskis?

First aired

1988-03-13

Genres

Drama, War & Politics

Seasons

1 (4 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Eliza Orzeszkowa

Directed / written by

Zbigniew Kuźmiński, Maria Burdecka, Karol Chodura

TMDB rating

7.5/10 from 2 votes