Voevoda is a gripping historical drama that tells the story of a Bulgarian band leader in the 19th century. The film explores the challenges and triumphs of the protagonist as he navigates through a turbulent period in Bulgarian history.

In 1876, Bulgarians faced a decisive choice between freedom and death after centuries of slavery. A group of young revolutionaries gathers in Gyurgevo, Romania, to devise a plan for the liberation of Bulgaria. Hristo Botev, a poet, newspaperman, and teacher, puts down his pen and leads two hundred young men in support of their rebel brothers. The film explores the life and impact of Hristo Botev.