An elderly veterinary assistant in a small Ukrainian town, Grinia, married to Natalia (he calls 'the old woman'), leaves his isba which has been destroyed by fire. The old couple choose to ...
Vladimir is a young officer who settles in a small town. He falls for Maria, the pretty daughter of a widow from whom he rents a room. Neither are able to commit to each other until he is called away for active duty during the cold winter.