The Legions

It's 1914. The Poles from all partitions of Poland join the Legions that are being formed. Some flee the Russian army, others quit their studies and break through the border. The jumble of young people is slowly turning into an army. In the background of historical events, Józef „Wieża” and Tadeusz Zbarski compete for the girl's love. Józef is a poor citizen of Łódź, illiterate, Zbarski is a nobleman and serves in the cavalry. Background and education are irrelevant on the battlefield as one saves another person’s life. The most important battles fought by the legionnaires - at Rokitna and Kostiuchnówka - are shown in an impressive, epic way. The film shows youth, heroism, first loves, and in the background, historical figures, with Piłsudski as the main character.