Archduke Johann falls in love with Anna Plochl, the postmaster's daughter. Johann and his royal arranged bride both decline a dynastic alliance advised by minister Metternich in favor of their loves.
Tobias Moretti
as Archduke Johann
Anna Maria Mühe
as Anna Plochl
Peter Simonischek
as Vater
Gertraud Jesserer
as Lady von Palffy-Batany
Aglaia Szyszkowitz
as Dorothea von Lieven
Julia Stemberger
as Empress Caroline Auguste
Hubert von Goisern
as Paul Adler
Max von Thun
as Johann Zahlbruckner
