A young man, Kuba, is returning from the army. At home, an image of misery and despair remains: the father is seriously ill, and the mother has become emotionally attached to the man who exploits her and intends to take over the farm. After the death of his father, the young man guards the farm, but his girlfriend leaves him. Unable to bear the atmosphere of envy and resentment, Kuba leaves for the city.

The reminiscences of a Russian pilot, shot down over Poland during the war, of his first great love there.

The second of six episode compilations of the TV series, featuring episodes 2 and 4.