Ljubav, vječna ljubav

The plot follows the dramatic fate of a family over several generations in 19th-century Denmark, and consists of the following parts:

• It Happened on Kisum Hill (Det skete ved Kisum Bakke): The first part follows the life of Anna, a young woman struggling against social norms and poverty in the countryside of northern Zealand.

• Mistress of the Imperial Palace (Fruen til Kejsergården): The second part continues the story of her rise, strength and management of a large estate, emphasizing the portrait of a strong and independent woman.

• We Who Love Life (Vi, der elsker livet): The third part focuses on the development of a village boy, Jesper, the child of a poor widow, who, despite difficult beginnings, becomes a virtuoso on the piano. His life path is determined by two completely different women.