In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, near to death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.

• Estudios Picasso
• NBC Universal Global Networks
• Viggo Mortensen
• Elena Anaya
• Unax Ugalde
• Eduard Fernández
• Eduardo Noriega
• Ariadna Gil
• Juan Echanove
• Javier Cámara