Arminius, the leader of one of the Germanic tribes, serves under the command of the Romans, but dreams of freeing his people from their rule. The betrayal of Arminius, who led the army of the Germans, and their attack on the legions of Quintilius Varus turn out to be a complete surprise for the Romans. The defeat of the Roman army by the Germans in the Teutoburg Forest becomes a nightmare and an obsession for the Roman emperor Octavian Augustus. “Quintilius Varus, give me back my legions!” - the emperor repeated repeatedly in despair, addressing the commander who commanded the dead army...