After World War II, more than 85% of the Albanian people were illiterate. Partisan soldier Dritan Shkaba is tasked with opening new schools in north Albania to enlighten the population.

Story depicting the national liberation struggle of the Albanian people against the Italian and German invaders during World War II.

Nebi Surreli lives in poverty along with his mother. Doing small jobs to earn a living, he also helps his town's communist unit.

Early years after the war. The bourgeoisie is falling, and they are being taxed for their profits during WWII. Abdyl is an accountt who helps the bourgeoisie and fascist collaborators by hiding their gold in his home and manipulating documents.

Four partisans are tasked with delivering a song to the Congress of Përmet.

A general and an Italian priest arrive in Albania to retrieve the bones of the soldiers who were killed during the war.