Anno Domini 1573

Petar is a young peasant whose father is killed by Tahy’s men. He follows the comedian troupe to join the uprising and to help avenge his family, evolving from a reluctant observer into a determined participant. He becomes a squire to Ilija Gregorić and later fights as a peasant soldier, ultimately returning as a jester amid the ruins of oppression.

A fearless fighter who takes on Imperial troops, inspiring the peasants with his bravery. He becomes the strategic leader of the uprising and acts as a mentor to Petar, training the rebels for battle. He is eventually captured by Imperial soldiers, underscoring the high human cost of rebellion.

A central figure in the rebellion, he rallies peasants around the call for equality and leads the movement against the nobles. He issues bold directives, including harsh decisions like Mikula’s execution, and frames a future vision of peasant rights. He faces a brutal end as the uprising collapses, becoming a martyr of the cause.

An early supporter of the revolt, Mikula embodies the upheaval’s economic stakes as property is seized during the uprising. He is condemned to hang as the rebels consolidate control, marking the harsh, unforgiving justice meted out within the movement.

The oppressive noble who exploits peasant labor and seizes resources for his own gain. He hides during the siege as the castle falls, emblematic of feudal tyranny that the uprising seeks to dethrone. His regime ultimately confronts a crumbling power structure as the rebellion advances.

Regica is a member of the comedian troupe that arrives to mock the nobility and church. Through satire, she helps awaken and unify the peasants, becoming a symbol of resistance. Her presence illustrates how performance can accompany and bolster political uprising.

Peter's mother stands among the rebels, representing the stakes of family life under oppression. She embodies the resilience and communal bonds that sustain the uprising. Her involvement underscores the human cost and solidarity within peasant communities.