Katerina, a girl born free, was driven into slavery and everything was taken away - her homeland, dreams, future. Incredibly strong in spirit, she survived - she fought, suffered, loved, and regained her freedom and human dignity. Katerina loved one of the children whom she gave birth to while still a slave more than life itself. And he reciprocated her feelings, although he was not allowed to call her mom. The name of this child thundered throughout the world. His name was Leonardo da Vinci.