By Way of the Stars (1992)
Synopsis
A young boy's search for his father takes him from 19th century Prussia to the wilds of the American West.
First Air Date: 1992-12-26
Last Air Date: 1993-01-01
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Created By: Deborah Nathan, Helen Asimakis
Networks: ZDF, CBC Television, Disney Channel
Top Cast
- Zachary Bennett as Lukas Bienmann
- Gema Zamprogna as Ursula von Knabig
- Christian Kohlund as Karl Bienmann
- Anja Kruse as Maria Bienmann
- Dietmar Schönherr as Friedrich Brunneck
- Hannes Jaenicke as Otto von Lebrecht
- Jan Rubeš as Hausierer Nathan
- Dominique Sanda as Christina von Knabig
- Günther Maria Halmer as Heinrich von Knabig
- Volker Lechtenbrink as Diener Jürgen
Seasons
Miniseries (1992)
Young Lukas Bienman, an indentured servant in 19th century Prussia, witnesses a murder by the ruthless Count who frames Lukas's father for the crime. After helping his father escape, Lukas flees with the Count's sister and her beautiful daughter, Ursula to Canada - the home of his estranged grandfather.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
Lukas's life is changed when he witnesses the murder of a local in his Prussian village.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
After his father's arrest, Lukas is cared for by the Baron's family while waiting to hear from his grandfather in Canada.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Lukas and the Baroness fight smallpox on the voyage to America, while Karl experiences racism in the American South.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
Running from Otto, Lukas and Ursula are rescued by some natives who help the children reach Niagara Falls.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
After surviving a Sioux attack, Lukas and Ursula arrive at a western settlement with the wagon train. Both Karl and the Baron keep looking for their children.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
After returning White Feather to the Sioux, Lukas finds that the Sioux remember his presence at the battle and debate his fate. Karl continues westward looking for Lukas.
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