Drama,History,War Belarus,Russia
- Florya and Glasha encounter a group of Soviet partisans, who take them in and train Florya to become a fighter. Florya is initially enthusiastic about joining the partisans, but he quickly becomes disillusioned with the harsh realities of war and the atrocities committed by both the Nazis and the Soviet forces.
- As the war continues, Florya witnesses the brutal treatment of civilians and the destruction of villages. He also experiences the horrors of combat, including seeing his comrades killed and being forced to kill others himself.
- Throughout the film, Florya's mental state deteriorates as he struggles to maintain his sanity and hold on to his humanity in the face of the relentless violence and suffering around him.
- The film culminates in a devastating and surreal sequence as Florya and Glasha are caught in a brutal Nazi massacre of the villagers. The scene is shot in a haunting and surreal style, capturing the chaotic and nightmarish experience of the characters.
- The film ends with Florya being left alone, traumatized and devastated by the atrocities he has witnessed and experienced. The final shot is a close-up of his face, conveying the deep emotional scars of the war.