The hero of this popular fairy tale is a young prince who, after the death of his parents, goes out into the world. During his travels he meets a magical talking horse and falls in love with the beautiful princess Slavna. On the advice of his horse, he binds one eye and pretends to be dumb and enters into service as the castle gardener.

Ivan Palúch
as Prince Bajaja

Magda Vášáryová
as Princess Slavěna

František Velecký
as Black Prince

Jiří Krampol
as Yokel

Josef Kubíček
as Yokel

Karel Hábl
as Yokel

Gustav Opočenský
as King

Karel Augusta
as Wandering Knight

Jiří Ptáčník
as Princelet

František Kubíček
as Princelet's Servant