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This drama is set in 19th century Prussia and looks at the life and dreams of a teenage girl. The year is 1813 and 16-year old Marie is not leading a happy life. She is regularly beaten by her governess and ignored by her mother. Her mother's friend, a merchant, comes to call with his shy nephew whom his uncle frequently beats. Marie is interested in the nephew until she sees a handsome traveller who seems to be a soldier. The stranger and his friends rape Marie and kill her mother. Marie get revenge.