"Just do not be afraid, do not be afraid to be happy."

Is pity a substitute for love?

Two friends, young guys from Leningrad, are in love with one girl, Lika. Which of them will she choose?

Marat dreams of becoming a designer or builder of bridges. Leonidik writes poetry. But will he be a real poet?

Lika likes Marat more, but she does not dare to first confess his love to him.

And then there was a war. Lika survived the blockade, barely survived. The guys went to the front, where Leonidik lost his hand.

Marat returned as a hero, he was a scout, many times risked his life.

Lika is still waiting for Marat's declaration of love. Why is he so indecisive?

Out of compassion she marries a wounded Leonidik. She's so decent! And he begged her not to leave, almost cried. But she did not become happy with him.

Years have passed. She had not seen Marat for eleven years. How is Lika happy for their new meeting! Will he decide to change his fate abruptly?

"Now I want to believe that's what - even the day before death, it's not too late to start life again."