Ivan Hálek, son of the famous poet Vítězslav Hálek, studied medicine and devoted his life to the Slovak countryside. In the poor Kysuce region, he not only treats the local villagers, but also makes an extraordinary contribution to education. At the same time, he struggles with lingering superstitions and mistrust. However, the hero and his young wife also become acquainted with folk customs, songs, and the colorful culture of the poorest. And he proclaims that only those who rid them of terrible mass poverty can provide these poor people with true living water.

To have the opportunity to play in a movie, many a girl dreams. To look behind the scenes of filmmaking, to become well-known, popular, maybe even famous... that's one side of the coin. The other side demands discipline, self-denial, perseverance, which is not so attractive to people anymore. This is what Viki, an eighth-grader, has to go through on her way to film fame.

A 1984 Slovak language drama film directed by Martin Tapák.

A contemporary story about the emotional and moral coming-of-age of young people. Martin, 14, overcomes his first disappointment in love and discovers the false actions of his classmates and adults. Through his experiences, he learns to perceive life around him and comes to believe that it's impossible to avoid conflict and live in a permanent dream world.