The year is 1919. German troops retreat from Ukraine. The Directory, the Ukrainian national government lead by Symon Petliura, takes control of Kyiv. Meanwhile, the Bolshevik division commanded by Mykola Shchors is marching on the capital. The Bolsheviks capture the cities of Vinnytsia, Zhmerynka, and others one by one, but lose Berdychiv to Petliura’s forces. They are demoralized by the defeat. By his personal example of courage and military skill, Shchors inspires the retreating Red troops and leads them to victory over the enemy.
Евгений Самойлов
as Nikolay Shchors
Ivan Skuratov
as Bozhenko
Hanna Borysohlibska
as Old Woman
Valentyn Dukler
as Isaac Tyshler
Александр Гречаный
as Mikhailyuk
Fyodor Ishchenko
as Petro Chish
D. Kadnik
as Wurm
Александр Хвыля
as Savka
Николай Крючков
as Rogovenko
Лука Ляшенко
as Severin Chernyak / Grandpa Chish
Nikolay Makarenko
as Commander Antonyuk
Petro Masokha
as soldier
