David Motuzka, demobilized Red Army soldier, returns to his native village, hoping to see the changes caused by the revolutionary events. But he cannot see no improvement. The village is ruled by the kulaks and David's childhood friend Kornii Matiukha helps them.

The collective farm driver Vasyl and the young Anyuta were happy when they celebrated their wedding. But soon married life becomes a burden for the girl – Vasyl does nothing but buy and acquire things.

About spiritual sensitivity and human solidarity. A graduate of a medical school is assigned to a fishing collective farm in Glubokoe town.