Andrzej Kmicic is engaged to the noblewoman Oleńka Billewiczówna. Together with his companions, he comes to the village of Lubicz. When Kmicic's companions visit the inn, they get into a conflict with the representatives of the Butrym family, by whom they are killed. When Kmicic learns about the death of his companions, he burns down the village of Wołmontowicze belonging to the Butrymas. Then he hides with Oleńka, who breaks her engagement with him, when she learns what he has done. Andrzej kidnaps Billewiczówna and barricades himself in Lubicz. The forces led by Michał Wołodyjowski come to the rescue. Seeing his rival's advantage, Kmicic threatens to blow up the manor. In response to the threat, Wołodyjowski challenges him to a duel and promises that in the event of Kmicic's victory, he will be able to leave free. 

DVD-R is in Polish with switchable English subtitles. Approx. 286 mins. See film sample for audio and video quality!