Set in the Balkans during an occupation, the story centers on Xenia Vaskova. While horseback riding, she is accosted by Captain Kernova, an officer of the occupying army. To defend her honor, Xenia strikes the Captain across the face with her riding whip.
Alice Hollister
Xenia Vaskova
Edward Kimball
Count Andre Vaskova
E.L. Fernandez
Captain Kernova
Johnnie Walker
Mirko, Xenia's Son
Set in the Balkans during an occupation, the story centers on Xenia Vaskova. While horseback riding, she is accosted by Captain Kernova, an officer of the occupying army. To defend her honor, Xenia strikes the Captain across the face with her riding whip.
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