Flowing from the heart of the Julian Alps all the way to Belgrade, crossing four countries and many landscapes before reaching the Danube, the Sava is the home river for most of the team behind and in front of the camera of this film. But despite living next to it, many never use the chance to really get to know it. Join four kayakers for an exciting, 11-day journey across the entire Slovenian part of the river.
Martin Krpan is the only one who manages to defeat the terrible giant Brdavs. The emperor from the court in Vienna wants to thank him, he even offers him the hand of his daughter. Despite the objections of the empress and minister Gregor, Krpan manages to get the emperor to write him a permit for transporting English salt.