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.

• Epo-Film
• Opal Filmproduktion
• Tobias Moretti
• Anna Maria Mühe
• Peter Simonischek
• Gertraud Jesserer
• Aglaia Szyszkowitz
• Julia Stemberger
• Hubert von Goisern
• Max von Thun