This film is war parabola with expressive visual style. This not typical point of view about the war for Soviet cinema.

The mother leaves the house. The career of his father, a famous boxer, is collapsing. The son helps his father overcome despair and return to sports.

The war ended a long time ago, but the wounds in the hearts of those who suffered it will take a long time to heal. This film tells the story of the "living slice" of the human soul, of the goodness that ultimately triumphs despite all the bitterness and loss.

An orphaned boy unlocks terrifying memories from the “kinderheim” concentration camp upon attending a trial of collaborators.