The story of Brennende Grenze (= Burning Border) starts after the end of WWI. Polish franctireurs invade the German bordering regions which are to be given to Poland as agreed on in the post-war peace treaties. Luise von Willkühnen's manor is invaded by Ladislaus von Zeremski, his lover Nadja and their gang. They treaten the inhabitants until Luise's son kills Zeremski.
Die junge Gutsherrin
Heino
Regierungskommissar
Freischarenführer
Nadja
Marlene - Wirtschafterin
Duban - Adjutant des Freischarenführers
Der Gutsvogt
Der alte Diener
Der Matrose
Der Schenkwirt
Die dralle Magd
Der Kuhknecht