The Burgundian weapon master Hagen von Tronje, with a sense of duty and iron-hard willpower, holds the kingdom together in the face of crisis. He suppresses his secret love for the king's daughter Kriemhild and keeps his dark past buried deep within. However, when the legendary dragon slayer Siegfried of Xanten appears in Worms and threatens to unravel the old structures, Hagen's resolve begins to falter. The transformation into a tragic figure is gradual and inevitable. This fantasy film is a fresh interpretation of the Nibelung saga, captivating audiences with its fantastical landscapes and intricately choreographed combat sequences.