Silesia 1844. After the death of her husband during a demonstration, the young Mila goes to the United States of America, alone, for the land of hope they had dreamed about. Upon arrival, the cynical count Arnim Von Hobenberg, leader of the expedition to Texas, confiscated her land, saying that only men can own one. To survive, Mila is at the service of the countesz Cecile, with whom she ran away after wounding the count who wanted to rape her.

The year is 1844. Oppression, hunger and violence rule Europe. Many people dream of a better life on a new continent: America - The young, beautiful weaver Emilia "Mila" Hofmann has to watch her husband Matthias hang for poaching. Following her husbands wish, she heads to Texas to fulfill their dream of freedom.—Wiedemann & Berg Television