Andrei Golovko

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.

Based on the short story of the same name by Andrii Holovko. Ukraine, 1918. The village where the boy Pylypko lives is seized by Germans and Haidamaks. The lives of many people loyal to Soviet power are under threat. Execution also looms over Pylypko’s father. The boy is up to save everyone. Part of the film almanac Little Star.

A propaganda film about the participation of children in the partisan movement.