

The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

Russia is drawn into war with France, changing the lives of three young people forever.

As Andrei prepares for a great battle, Pierre struggles with married life.

A nervous Pierre fights a duel. Natasha and Sonya receive unexpected proposals.

Natasha is shocked by Andrei's decision to delay the wedding and travel abroad for a year.

Napoleon outrages the Russian emperor by marching his army towards Moscow.

As Napoleon marches into Moscow, the Rostovs rush to leave the city.