Set in the Soviet Union during the 60s. Scientist Dronov (Cherkasov), designer of a new engine, is also a member the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. He sincerely uses his power to make life better for all people. But Dronov lives in tough reality: his engine fails another test, his apprentice dies, and he is diagnosed with incurable illness. In a symbolic scene, Dronov, plays a che...
苏联卫国战争胜利后，军事法庭对战时曾出卖地下工作者的一女二男进行审判，并处以死刑。审判引起了回忆……
战争开始后，来不及撤出辛姆菲罗波尔市的一些著名演员利用自己的特殊身份，表面上对德国占领军曲意奉承，而暗地里却在剧院接头，散发传单，为游击队送药品。由于叛徒的告密，他们被捕了。面对着敌人的严刑拷打，他们坚贞不屈，最终惨遭杀害。
