A guerrilla struggle during Indonesia’s war of independence against the Dutch unfolds in Tanah Karo, centered on Seberaja, a village serving as a command base. Wounded deputy commander Rusli is cared for by Tipi, and love grows amid the hardships of war. Dutch attacks, aided by a traitor, force the fighters to keep moving and continue their resistance.

Wita, who came to Tanah Karo for cultural research, rented a horse from Pande. Their relationship then continued until Pande fell in love and misunderstood that Wita also returned his love. After being made aware by Wita and her friends, the embarrassed Pande finally agreed to return home. He gave Wita a Karo shawl when she returned to town.

It tells the story of Budiman and Abdullah who escaped from the Japanese army. Budiman was shot dead, while Abdullah, who had wanted to join the guerrillas, changed his mind because he knew that Budiman's son and wife were arrested. Abdullah surrendered and was sentenced to death. Before that happened, his father waged resistance against the Japanese to free his son.