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