Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft Sullivan Entertainment
Original release
Release
December 26, 1992 (1992-12-26) – January 1, 1993 (1993-01-01)
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.[2] This mini-series was filmed entirely in Uxbridge, Ontario. The production was nominated for 2 Gemini awards.[3]
Synopsis
Set in 1865, the story is about a thirteen-year-old boy from Prussia, named Lukas, who moves to America to escape family problems and a dangerous enemy. Along his journey he meets a young girl named Ursula and the two children struggle to survive the difficult frontier lifestyle.
The mini-series was released on DVD as a cut down 2-hour versions in 2005.[4] In 2012 the full 6 hour version was released on DVD.[5] In addition, the mini-series was also made available for streaming in the digital format on Sullivan Entertainment's Gazebo TV.[6]
List of Awards
2 Gemini Nominations – Best Direction in a Series (Allan King), Best Original Music Score for a Series, 1993
Bronze Plaque Award – Columbus International Film Festival, 1993 (U.S.)
