Viktor Stepanov

A barber dies under mysterious circumstances in a border village. Soon a new master appears, followed by the enemy agent Gyurza... After a fierce fight, the "barber" surrenders Gyurza to the border guards.

Civil War. Southern steppes of Russia. Circumstances bring together various people: the Chekist, professor, actor, nurse and White Guard officer posing as a vet. On two tachanka's they make their way into the city.