By Way of the Stars

5.7

1992•2h

Drama

A young boy's search for his father takes him from 19th century Prussia to the wilds of the American West.

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By Way Of The Stars (Official Trailer)

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1992

Young Lukas Bienman, an indentured servant in 19th century Prussia, witnesses a murder by the ruthless Count who frames Lukas's father for the crime. After helping his father escape, Lukas flees with the Count's sister and her beautiful daughter, Ursula to Canada - the home of his estranged grandfather.

1. Episode 1

Lukas's life is changed when he witnesses the murder of a local in his Prussian village.

2. Episode 2

After his father's arrest, Lukas is cared for by the Baron's family while waiting to hear from his grandfather in Canada.

3. Episode 3

Lukas and the Baroness fight smallpox on the voyage to America, while Karl experiences racism in the American South.

4. Episode 4

Running from Otto, Lukas and Ursula are rescued by some natives who help the children reach Niagara Falls.

5. Episode 5

After surviving a Sioux attack, Lukas and Ursula arrive at a western settlement with the wagon train. Both Karl and the Baron keep looking for their children.

6. Episode 6

After returning White Feather to the Sioux, Lukas finds that the Sioux remember his presence at the battle and debate his fate. Karl continues westward looking for Lukas.