One night a village ferryman hears the passenger bell. At the dock, he finds a dark figure waiting to cross the black waters. It's Death, who has come for him. Soon after, young Maria takes over as the new ferryman. One night she gives a ride to a wounded man who is marked for death. But when Death comes she tries to save him. The scene where Maria dances with death is a great moment. She later flees over the dark countryside and hides in a church, but to no avail. With Death at her heals, Maria trudges into the swamp to meet her destiny. A beautiful film and a true classic.