By Way of the Stars

By Way of the Stars Miniseries

TV Show

Miniseries Plot

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.

By Way of the Stars Miniseries aired on December 26th, 1992.

Miniseries Episodes

1. Episode 1

December 26th, 199250 min

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

2. Episode 2

December 27th, 199250 min

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

December 28th, 199250 min

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

4. Episode 4

December 29th, 199250 min

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

5. Episode 5

December 30th, 199250 min

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

January 1st, 199350 min

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.