A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
| Release Date | June 1, 1909 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | L'ostaggio | |
| Runtime | 9min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | — | |
| Original Language | Italian | |
| Production Countries | Italy | |
| Production Companies | Società Anonima Ambrosio | |