Die Pilgerin

Name: Die Pilgerin
Genre: Drama
Released: 2014-01-05
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Josefine Preuß, Jacob Matschenz, Volker Bruch, Friedrich von Thun, Dietmar Bär

7.0(1 votes)

1 Season

2 Episodes

January 5, 2014

Drama

Overview

In the 14th century, a young merchant's daughter from southern Germany sets off on the adventurous Way of St. James to faraway Santiago de Compostela to fulfill her father's last wishes and bring his heart there. Disguised as a man, the pilgrim is hunted by pursuers set on her by her conniving brother.

Status

Ended

Network

ZDF

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

January 5, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1

Part 1

January 5, 201490m

14th century, Free Imperial City of Tremmlingen: The death of her father tears the young merchant's daughter Tilla from her well-protected life. At her brother Otfried's request, she is supposed to marry an influential city councilor. When he dies on his wedding night, Tilla innocently comes under suspicion of murder and, in order to ensure her survival, flees her hometown in men's clothing. Pursued by Otfried's captors, she wants to make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela to fulfill her father's last wish and bury his heart in the holy place. But this journey is full of unexpected dangers.

Episode 2

Part 2

January 6, 201485m

While Otfried brutally seizes power in Tremmlingen, Tilla has the unpredictable Count Aymer breathing down her neck. Her loyal companions Gourdeville and Sebastian are able to rescue her from his clutches just in time. The three's plan is to rejoin the pilgrim group. No sooner has this been achieved than fate strikes again with cruel severity: Crusaders attack the pilgrims. Tilla loses her murdered father's heart. In addition, Rigobert, her late husband's vengeful son, is still close on Tilla's heels.