I believe it was set in Eastern Europe. In a very poor town. At least the 1800s. He dies in the end of a broken heart as his love runs away to the city with another man. I remember his friend covering him with grass where he laid down and died. Also I seem to remember a great fire. Does anyone know what movie this is? I've been looking for a long time. "

"Brother of Sleep" by Joseph Vilsmaier.