A comedy about a lost inheritance, love and a red umbrella, which, according to a local legend, belonged to St. Peter himself.
An easy-going hussar officer successfully vies for the love of a millionaire's daughter.
The film evokes count Pongrácz, who, as late as the 19th century, managed to live a life, which reminds one of his medieval ancestor's values. He acts in defiance of the town by fighting his own battle against it, having been offended by the town.
