Emperor Francis Joseph I is about to arrive in Prague, and among those who came to Stromovka to welcome him is Veronika Pavlitová. She wants to submit a request for clemency for her imprisoned father to the emperor, because she is barely able to support herself and her siblings on the meager salary of a seamstress. By chance, the girl meets Božena Němcová, whom she admires immensely. She becomes her friend and confidant for a while. However, police director Paümann, who has been following Božena Němcová for a long time, takes advantage of the naivety of the young girl. Veronika, in her simple-mindedness, tells him many things. Only later will she understand how she was abused.
as Veronika Pavlitová
as Bozena Nemcová
as Paumann
as Dr. Lambl
as Stulc
as Josef V. Fric
as V.C. Bendl
as Jurenka
as Josef Nemec
as Marie
as Lambl's sister
as Commissioner
as Jan E. Purkyne
as Katerina
as Dora
as Sazec
as Man Stromovka
as Emperor Franz Joseph I.
as Guard Commander (voice)
