В клешнях черного рака

Latvia XVII century. For dominance and power in the country claimed the Duke of Courland, German barons and king of Poland. Most of these claims and strife suffering peasants. About how huntsman Janis, his fiancée Mara and friend — Smith Martins on the rights of the Polish ambassadors were the guests of the Duke, and themselves messengers were sent to prison as slaves, is told in the film.