Lidia Bienias

The story stretches from 1863 to 1945. Its main characters are representatives of the Pasternik family, who live in the fictional village of Wielowice near Pszczyna. The protagonist of the first three episodes is Franciszek Pasternik, the following parts tell about the fate of his many children and even more grandchildren. The viewer follows their history against the backdrop of great changes and historical events that influenced the lives of Silesian Poles. So there is the Kulturkampf, Prussian rugi, the revolution of 1905, World War I and the Silesian Uprisings.

The authorities in favor of the Nazis are trying to restore order in a small town in Silesia. Their actions are fiercely resisted by a small group of residents.

Gustlik learns the magical world of Silesian legends listening to his grandfather's stories.

After graduating from vocational school, Rafał Michalski tries to pass to a technical school, which fails. Takes a job in a car factory - in a locksmith shop. The shy boy becomes the object of his friends' jokes. She also finds no support in the family - her mother is busy running the house, her sister is preparing for her exams for studies, and her father has an absorbing job. At work, Rafał meets the nice Hanka. Maybe friendship with her will turn into a deeper feeling?

A couple of Warsaw actors come to a small town to play in a play staged there. When one of them disappears, the theater director begins a private investigation.