By Way of the Stars(TV show/series, 1992-1993)

Name: By Way of the Stars
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992

2h per episode | Genre: Drama

Mini series in 1 season with 6 episodes

Rating: 2.8/5 (with 1 vote)

By Way of the Stars is a Canadian adventure television mini-series co-produced in 1992 by Sullivan Entertainment and German Beta-Taurus Kirch Group, that begins in 19th century Prussia, then travels through post-U.S. Civil War Charleston to the 'Canadas' and the West. It is a young boy's version of "Dances with Wolves". The six-hour mini-series is based on a popular German children's novel called "The Long Journey of Lukas B." The movie was produced in association with ZDF, at the time, Germany's largest Broadcaster, CBC and Disney Channel. This mini-series was filmed entirely in Uxbridge, Ontario. The production was nominated for 2 Gemini awards. ()

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About By Way of the Stars

A young boy's search for his father takes him from 19th century Prussia to the wilds of the American West.

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Trailer for By Way of the Stars + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

By Way Of The Stars Trailer 1992(Trailer, 1:26)

By Way Of The Stars Trailer 1992 (Trailer) | By Way Of The Stars (Official Trailer) (Trailer)

By Way of the Stars Seasons and Episodes

12/26/1992Miniseries - 6 episodes

Young Lukas Bienman, an indentured servant in 19th century Prussia, witnesses a murder by the ruthless Count who frames Lukas's father for the crime. After helping his father escape, Lukas flees with the Count's sister and her beautiful daughter, Ursula to Canada - the home of his estranged grandfather.

#1 | 12/26/1992Episode 1

Lukas's life is changed when he witnesses the murder of a local in his Prussian village.

#2 | 12/27/1992Episode 2

After his father's arrest, Lukas is cared for by the Baron's family while waiting to hear from his grandfather in Canada.

#3 | 12/28/1992Episode 3

Lukas and the Baroness fight smallpox on the voyage to America, while Karl experiences racism in the American South.

#4 | 12/29/1992Episode 4

Running from Otto, Lukas and Ursula are rescued by some natives who help the children reach Niagara Falls.

#5 | 12/30/1992Episode 5

After surviving a Sioux attack, Lukas and Ursula arrive at a western settlement with the wagon train. Both Karl and the Baron keep looking for their children.

#6 | 01/01/1993Episode 6

After returning White Feather to the Sioux, Lukas finds that the Sioux remember his presence at the battle and debate his fate. Karl continues westward looking for Lukas.

Additional Information

Official websites:

sullivanmovies.com

Production country: Canada

Made by: Sullivan Entertainment, TV-60 Filmproduktion, Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft, Lukas B. Productions

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 5 languages: Czech (CS), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Dutch (NL)

Status: Ended

First episode released on: 12/26/1992

Last episode released on: 01/01/1993

Cast: Zachary Bennett

Director: Allan King

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"El camino de Lucas B"

Keywords: escape, canada

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