Close, Ever Closer

There Is Someone to Live For. Year 1863 (1x1)

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The series begins at the outbreak of the January Uprising in the Russian partition. One of Pasternik’s sons wishes to take part in it. However, his father categorically forbids him. His guiding principle is: ‘To live here, to be here, and to fight here for Poland.’ Faithful to these words, he knows that enthusiasm and fine slogans alone are not enough to regain independence. What is needed are enlightened, educated people who will not be deceived by the first propaganda that comes along. He therefore sends his son to the seminary to study for the priesthood. He realizes that from the pulpit his son will be able to fill the hearts of listeners with genuine patriotism and love of native traditions.