A film from the series The Game of Fate.

The story of the life and complex relations with the world of the outstanding Ukrainian Ivan Mazepa (1687-1704): from a royal page in Warsaw to the hetman of the whole of Ukraine. He is one of the brightest historical heroes. Ukraine's northern neighbour still considers him a traitor. For Ukrainians, he is one of the brightest and most powerful political and cultural figures. He is a well-known figure in Europe. The most famous writers of many countries wrote poems about him: Byron, Juliusz Slovak, Volodymyr Sosiura. And his love adventures still disturb the hearts of many women.

Part 1. About Ivan Mazepa's first steps in life, politics, and love, and about the romantic image of a naked horseman, sung by many European poets.

Part 2. About the life and work of one of the most influential people in Europe.

Part 3. About the goddaughter Motria, who became Ivan Mazkpa's unfulfilled love in his adulthood.

Part 4. About the end of Ivan Mazepa's earthly life.