Three part television series from Jege's novel about young Slovak serf boy living in 17th century. After father's execution for poaching, Adam decides to go and see the world. However during his travel he gets involved in defending poor serf girl who is being abused by the land owner Graf Markos. Adam beats the Graf and is then pursued by the Graf's enforcers. While running Adam meets beautiful daughter of a tradesman Betty and falls in love with her. However he can't stay long and must continue running because the enforcers are getting close.
As a last resort Adam decides to enlist in Graf Palfy army...
