Plot
1941 is a year of intense and heavy fighting on the Leningrad Front. Strong comradeship helps the soldiers endure the harsh moments of fierce battles. A deep bond of friendship forms between Arkady Dzyubin, a machine gunner from Odessa, and Sasha Svintsov, a steelworker from the Urals. However, one day, the friends have a serious falling out. After receiving a one-day leave, they go for a walk around Leningrad. Sasha, somewhat embarrassed, confesses to Arkady that he has an acquaintance in the city, a girl named Tanya, who has invited him to her home. Throughout the evening, while they are at Tanya's place, Arkady never stops talking. He tells funny stories, jokes, and sings, while Sasha remains silent the whole time. When Arkady and Sasha return late in the evening to their unit, they find that a fierce battle has taken place during their absence, and many of their comrades have been killed. To lift the soldiers' spirits, Arkady, with his usual wit, shares the story of Sasha's "unfortunate" love. Deeply hurt by his friend's joke, Sasha becomes angry, and they have a falling out. However, their quarrel does not last long. As the battle intensifies, Dzyubin defends a long-range firing point from the advancing enemy. He successfully completes the mission but is severely wounded in the process. Risking his own life, Sasha carries his injured friend off the battlefield. == Cast ==