1241年,成吉思汗的儿子们率领的蒙古大军西征,所到之处生灵涂炭。当他们抵达到达喀尔巴阡山脉时,当地猎人贝尔库特兄弟秘密进入营地蒙古并释放了被挟持人质。愤怒的蒙古将军决定采取报复措施,摧毁喀尔巴阡当地的居民定居点。当地人中的一个叛徒告诉蒙古人山里的秘密通道,但贝尔库特兄弟领导的一小群山地猎人有自己的计划来阻止蒙古人的袭击。根据伊凡·法兰科的中篇小说《扎克哈尔·伯库特》改编During the 13th Century, Zakhar Berkut and his wife Rada lead a group of high-landers in Carpathian Mountains. Unfortunately, their tranquil existence is soon threatened by Burunda Khan, a powerful Mongolian general who leads his massive armies west in search of new lands to conquer. Forced to protect their village, Zakhar and Rada send their sons, Ivan and Maksim, to ask for help from Tugar Volk, a wealthy boyar who has recently arrived from King. After his strong-willed daughter Myroslava and Maksim survive a dangerous encounter together, Tugar Volk pledges to defend the villagers against the Mongols. But when a mutual attraction sparks between Myroslava and Maksim, Tugar Volk forbids them from continuing their relationship. Meanwhile, Burunda Khan faces questions from his warriors about his motivation and military strategy for the impending invasion. As war breaks out, both sides suffer devastating casualties. Redoubling his efforts, Burunda Khan unleashes the full fury of his ...