1991, 140 min, Russia. Artistic film. Directed by Vladimir Bortko. Starring: Leonid Kuligan, Tatyana Dogileva.The events of the film unravel on the eve of Soviet troops' departure from Afghanistan. It would seem that the soldiers should no longer be in danger, but... war goes on. The son of a high-ranking officer is part of a sub-unit of paratroopers, commanded by Major Bandura. The reason for his presence becomes clear the night before their withdrawal: he couldn't wait to experience the thrill of war and earn a medal...
