In 18th century Denmark, impoverished but proud Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer the harsh, uninhabitable Danish heath, on which seemingly nothing can grow. He seeks to start farming crops, build a colony in the name of the King, and gain a noble title for himself. 

But the land happens to be under the rule of the merciless Frederik De Schinkel, a nobleman who sees Kahlen’s quests as a threat to his power. Struggling against the elements, Kahlen is joined by a small group who begin to build a small community. But De Schinkel won’t be swayed, and a violent confrontation between both men becomes inevitable. 

From BAFTA-nominated writer / director Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair).