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<a i="0">A peasant spitting at an effigy of Hitler<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Bitter, stubborn, there is no pathos in him, but there is a deep, silent hatred for what destroyed his house. He does this not for show, but as a personal act of resistance.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> An elderly man with a weathered face and hard hands; a heavy look, as if he has already understood everything about this war and nothing good awaits him.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> Ordinary peasant clothes, simple and worn; on the chest there are patches that speak of a long, hard life.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Fears for his remaining relatives, fears that the punishers will return, fears not to live to see the day when he can safely work the land again.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarus.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 55–60 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> He loved the land, knew how to sow and harvest, knew how to repair simple utensils.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war. He just wanted to return to his field and live again according to the usual rhythm: dawn, work, sunset.

<a i="0">Girl<a i="1">
<a i="2">Personality.<a i="3"> Almost broken, but she still has a stubborn desire to live: she clings to every sound, to every shadow, as if she is looking for at least some sign that the world has not completely disappeared.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> She is very thin, with an extinguished gaze, but with unexpectedly sharp movements when she hears danger. Her face is pale, her hair is matted, her clothes are torn.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> The remains of a dress, someone else's jacket on top; a whistle is held in the lips - this is a detail that makes the image especially piercing.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of other people's voices, sudden movements, bright lights; afraid of being trapped again.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarusian.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> Approximately 18-20 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> Before the war, I loved dancing and singing, helped in the village club.
<a i="16">Who I wanted to become after the war. I just dreamed of hearing laughter and music again, so that someone next to me would say: "Everything will be fine."

<a i="0">German radio operator<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Executive, neat, does everything according to instructions. Does not show unnecessary cruelty, but does not argue with orders either. He has war fatigue and a desire to just hold out until the end of the shift.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A man of about 25 years old, thin; his face is calm but tense, as if he is listening to the air all the time.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> The standard uniform of the Wehrmacht, with a radio belt on the shoulders and headphones around the neck; the equipment looks heavy and uncomfortable.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of making a mistake in the transmission of coordinates, afraid that interference will disrupt communication, afraid of coming under return fire.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> German.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 25 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> He liked to listen to music on the radio, understood technology; before the war he collected receivers.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war. He wanted to return to radio: to repair devices, assemble new ones in order to hear music and people's voices again.

<a i="0">Policeman on the roof of a barn (Valentin Mishatkin, episad role)<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Nervous, sharp, tries to seem formidable, because he himself is afraid. He likes to command small things to feel power. At a critical moment, he gets lost and acts on instinct.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A young man, thin, with rolling eyes and a twitchy face; constantly adjusting his helmet as if it were in his way.
<a i="6">Clothing.<a i="7"> Collaborator's uniform, helmet, rough boots; the belt is too tight — this betrays a desire to look "according to the regulations".
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> He is afraid of the Germans, afraid of the partisans, afraid that he will be considered weak and punished.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Presumably Belarusian.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> Around 19–21 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> Before the war, he loved fast walking and cycling; now these memories seem alien and distant.
<a i="16">What he wanted to become after the war.

<a i="0">Woman with Baby<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Exhausted, but stubborn: she holds on to the last, tries not to cry in front of the child, hides her fear behind quiet, short phrases. There is no ostentatious courage in her, but there is quiet perseverance.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A young woman who has lost a lot of weight; her face is tired, there are dark circles under her eyes, her hair is tied up in a simple knot. The child in her arms almost does not cry — she is too weak.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> Simple peasant clothes, patched up in places; a shawl on the shoulders that serves as a blanket for the baby.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> She is afraid not to protect the child, she is afraid that her scream will give away shelter, she is afraid of sudden fire and punishing dogs.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarusian.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 22–25 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> She used to like to sing lullabies, embroider simple patterns; now her "hobby" is to keep peace and warmth for her son at all costs.
<a i="16">What she wanted to become after the war.

<a i="0">Partisan-signalman<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Quiet, concentrated, laconic. He does not like unnecessary fuss: if he speaks, he is short and to the point. In stressful situations, he does not panic, but methodically does his job.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A thin, short man of 28-30 years old; narrow face, neat features, attentive eyes, as if listening to sounds all the time.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> A worn-out guerrilla uniform, a jacket made of coarse fabric on top; a bag with coils of wire on his shoulder, often holding a coil of cable in his hands.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of losing contact with the squad, afraid that because of the damaged line, they will not have time to warn about the ambush.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarus.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 28–30 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> He liked to tinker with equipment, fix simple things; before the war, he helped to install a telephone line on a collective farm.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war. He wanted to work at a communications center in the district center - he liked the feeling that important news passed through him and people could talk to each other.

Old Man Guide in the Swamps (episodic)<a i="0">
<a i="1">Character.<a i="2"> Calm, unhurried, speaks little, but every word is weighty. He is used to relying on signs and his own experience, does not trust "city" maps. He treats Flyora almost like a father, tries to protect, but does not snuggle.
<a i="3">Appearance.<a i="4"> A very elderly man, stooped, with gray stubble and thick eyebrows; his eyes are light, slightly faded, but his gaze is tenacious.
<a i="5">Clothing.<a i="6"> A rough canvas shirt, burlap trousers, bast shoes; an old raincoat that has long lost its color is thrown over it.
<a i="7">Fears.<a i="8"> He is afraid that the swamp will become a trap not only for enemies, but also for his own people; he is afraid of not having time to bring people to a safe shore.
<a i="9">Nationality.<a i="10"> Belarusian.
<a i="11">Age.<a i="12"> Over 70 years.
<a i="13">Hobbies and interests.<a i="14"> He knew all the trails and islands in the area, collected herbs, knew how to read footprints.
<a i="15">Who he wanted to become after the war. He dreamed of just living in his hut at the edge of the swamp, walking his paths again and teaching young people how not to drown and how to read the forest.

<a i="0">Partisan in a helmet and glasses (Pyotr Merkuriev)<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Calm, laconic, reliable. He is not a hero, but it is on such people that the squad rests: he is always in touch, monitors coordination, does not get lost in chaos.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> Sturdy, short, with a simple, open face; his glasses fog up slightly, and he wipes them with his sleeve every now and then.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> A guerrilla outfit plus a helmet and glasses — it looks a little ridiculous, but functional.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of losing contact with the squad, afraid that due to interference he will not hear an important signal.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarus.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 30 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> Loved technology and radio communications; before the war he worked at a telephone exchange.
<a i="16">What he wanted to become after the war.

<a i="0">German soldier (Alexander Solopov,)<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> An ordinary private, not an ideological fanatic: he follows orders, because it is supposed to, and tries not to look people in the eye. There is no schadenfreude in him, but there is almost no compassion left - he has built a wall of indifference.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A young man, tired, with a blank stare; the uniform sits neatly, but no longer according to the regulations: the collar is unbuttoned, the belt is loose.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> The standard Wehrmacht uniform, boots, helmet; the equipment looks heavy and uncomfortable.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of not following orders, afraid of coming under fire, afraid of being considered a coward.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> German.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 20–22 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> Before the war, he loved carpentry and making simple things; now these memories seem alien to him.
<a i="16">What he wanted to be after the war. He just wanted to go home and work with his hands again: build, repair, do something real.

<a i="0">Girl from the village (Svetlana Zelenkovskaya)<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Fearful, but curious; she still has a childlike desire to understand what is happening, even when adults try to protect her. She notices everything: someone's footsteps, other people's cars, the smell of smoke.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> Small, thin, with large eyes and disheveled hair; looks younger than her years due to exhaustion and fear.
<a i="6">Clothing.<a i="7"> A child's dress that has long been too short; over it is an old sweater that is large.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of loud noises, strangers in uniform, the smell of burning; afraid of losing her mother and being alone.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarusian.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> Approximately 7-8 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> She loved to play with dolls, pick wildflowers, listen to fairy tales.
<a i="16">What she wanted to become after the war. She dreamed of becoming a teacher in order to "tell everyone good stories and so that no one would cry anymore."

<a i="0">Old Woman with a Bed (episodic character)<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Exhausted, but not completely broken: she has a stubborn dignity that does not disappear even in the face of death. She does not beg, does not scream - her silence is more terrible than a scream.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A very old woman, hunched over, with gray hair and deep wrinkles; her eyes are calm, but they convey the knowledge that there will be no salvation.
<a i="6">Clothing.<a i="7"> Simple rustic clothes, an old blanket thrown over it; next to it is a bed that the punishers threw in the middle of the road.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Not so much for myself, but for the fact that the world has finally become cruel and inhuman.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarusian.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> Over 70 years.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> I used to love needlework, baking bread, telling children fairy tales.
<a i="16">Who I wanted to become after the war. I just wanted to live out the rest of my days in my hut in peace, so that there would be live voices and laughter around again.

<a i="0">Partisan disguised as a German gendarme (Anatoly Slivnikov)<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Cold-blooded, collected, knows how to keep his face even in a panic. He has a share of cynicism as a defense mechanism: he jokes darkly so as not to go crazy.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> Medium height, with hard features; tenacious gaze, as if constantly assessing the situation.
<a i="6">Clothing.<a i="7"> The German uniform of the gendarme is worn deliberately carelessly to hide the fact that it does not fit him; the details (the wrong buttons, a slightly different cut) give away a fake.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid that the mask will come off and be revealed; afraid of not having time to complete the task before it's too late.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarus.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 35 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> Before the war, he was fond of theater and amateur productions, which explains why he is so confident in "playing" someone else's role.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war. He wanted to return to his hometown and work in the theater: not as an actor, but as a master of props and costumes — he liked to create images.

<a i="0">Chief of Staff of the Partisan Detachment (Alexander Berda)<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Reasonable, collected, used to act according to a plan, but in conditions of total horror he is forced to constantly improvise. Not prone to pathos: he speaks briefly, to the point, takes care of people as much as possible.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A man of 45–50 years old, of strong build, with tired, attentive eyes; his face is weathered, with noticeable wrinkles from tension and wind.
<a i="6">Clothing.<a i="7"> A worn-out but neat guerrilla uniform: a tunic, a belt, an overcoat, boots; on the shoulder there is a tablet with maps.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of miscalculation and ruining the squad, afraid that the intelligence will turn out to be incorrect, and the order will lead to a needless death.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarus.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 45–50 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> In peacetime, he liked to read, understand maps and topography; now it all comes down to survival and tactics.
<a i="16">What he wanted to become after the war.

Plot

The events unfold in the summer of 1943 in Belarus. Flyora finds weapons at the scene of the battles and, despite her mother's persuasion, goes to the partisans. There he meets Glasha. The squad is sent on a mission, and Flyora and Glasha are left because of their age - the boy takes this as an insult and proof that he is not considered an adult.

Soon a punitive operation begins: the forest is bombed, a landing party is landed. Flyora and Glasha escape and return to the village, but find it empty. They decide that their fellow villagers are hiding on an island among the swamps, and go there.

Flyory village.<a i="1"> The hero's home: wooden huts, vegetable gardens, paths, places familiar from childhood. In the finale, the village turns into ashes — empty window openings, burnt logs, silence in which only the wind can be heard.
<a i="2">Swamp with an island.<a i="3"> Swamps, viscous mud, sparse hummocks, low trees. The path through the swamp is a test of endurance and patience. The island is an illusion of salvation: the survivors gather here, but the sense of security is deceptive.
<a i="4">The Passages Village.<a i="5"> The place of the climactic tragedy: a barn where the inhabitants are herded, narrow streets, houses that are set on fire. The space becomes cramped and ominous: every corner reminds of hopelessness.
<a i="6">Forest. The forest provides shelter, but is also fraught with dangers: mines, ambushes, sudden shelling.

<a i="0">Yankel<a i="1"> (old Jew, villager)
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Quiet, reserved, accustomed to hiding emotions. He feels a deep fatigue from life, but there is inner fortitude.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> An elderly man with a wrinkled face, tired eyes, and gray hair.
<a i="6">Clothing.<a i="7"> Old, worn peasant clothes; looks modest and inconspicuous.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Fears for his life and for the fate of his loved ones; afraid of being singled out and punished only for who he is.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Hebrew.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> Over 60 years.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> He appreciates simple human connections, cherishes the memory of his family.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war. He just wanted to live out his remaining years in peace, in peace and security.

<a i="0">Rubezh<a i="1"> (partisan, comrade Flyory)
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Straightforward, reliable, a little rude, but kind. He tries to protect the young without showing it openly.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> Tall, strong, with a simple, open face.
<a i="6">Clothing.<a i="7"> A common guerrilla uniform, patched up in places.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid to let his comrades down, afraid of not completing the task.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarus.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 30 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> Loves simple things: good conversation, reliable weapons, confidence in comrades.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war. He dreamed of returning to a peaceful life, perhaps to work in the village or in a factory, but these dreams remain unspoken.

<a i="0">Kosach<a i="1"> (commander of a partisan detachment)
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Harsh, collected, practical. Not prone to unnecessary words, but fair and understands the value of human life.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A sturdy middle-aged man with a weathered face and attentive eyes.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> Guerrilla attire: rough tunic, overcoat, belt, boots; all worn but neat.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of mistakes that could cost the life of the squad; afraid of not having time to prevent trouble.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarus.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 40–50 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> Focused on business: his "hobby" is the survival of the squad and the struggle.
<a i="16">What he wanted to become after the war.

<a i="0">Policeman<a i="1"> (collective image of a collaborator)
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Cowardly, embittered, ready for any cruelty to earn the approval of the Germans. He has neither honor nor compassion: he acts out of fear and a desire to survive at all costs.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A young man, about 20 years old; his face is tense, his gaze is running, he is constantly wary.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> Collaborator's uniform, helmet, rough boots are clothes that are supposed to emphasize his "power", but look unnatural on him.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of losing the favor of the Germans, afraid of retribution, afraid of being in the place of the victim.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Presumably Belarusian.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 20 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> There are no personal hobbies: all his energy is directed to pleasing the punishers and protecting himself.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war.

<a i="0">Walter Stein<a i="1"> (commander of the punitive squad)
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Cold, calculating, used to giving orders and not thinking about the consequences. At the same time, at the moment of danger, he shows cowardice and tries to press on pity, listing personal circumstances (age, health, grandchildren).
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> A man of 50-60 years old, with hard, inexpressive facial features. His gaze is tired, but firm, a man accustomed to cruelty.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> A Nazi military uniform of an SD major, neat, emphasizing his status.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> Afraid of punishment, death, loss of control over the situation.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> German.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 50–60 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> A detail is noticeable in the frame: he is holding an exotic pet (lori) - this emphasizes his desire for the "unusual" and at the same time indifference to someone else's pain.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war. The question is not raised: his future is determined by events here and now.

<a i="0">Glasha<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> Fragile, but not completely broken: she retains a lively reaction to the world, the ability to simple joys, but she is deeply traumatized. There is confusion and fatigue in her behavior, but there is no bitterness.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> Her vulnerability is emphasized: thin facial features, large eyes, in which you can read fright and pain. She seems even younger than she is, due to her defenselessness.
<a i="6">Clothing.<a i="7"> Simple peasant clothes, which eventually turn into rags: the fabric tears, gets dirty, loses color.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> She is afraid of violence, death, a repeat of the nightmare. She is frightened not only by physical danger, but also by the feeling that the familiar world has collapsed forever.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarusian.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About the same age as Flyora.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> A craving for simple human joys: she dances, imitating Lyubov Orlova, as if she is trying to hold on to a piece of pre-war life.
<a i="16">Who she wanted to become after the war. Her desire is just to survive and regain a sense of security

<a i="0">Fleura (Florian) Gaishun<a i="1">
<a i="2">Character.<a i="3"> In the beginning, he is an energetic, stubborn teenager: he is eager to fight, wants to be useful, does not listen to his elders. Gradually, the horror of what is happening erases his youthful enthusiasm in him: he becomes withdrawn, as if "turned off", and in the end, he is seized with blind rage. A sense of guilt gnaws at him: he is convinced that by going to the partisans, he doomed his family to death.
<a i="4">Appearance.<a i="5"> In the first scenes, there is an ordinary village boy: thin, with long brown hair and bangs. By the end, the facial features seem to be "petrified", gray appears on the temples, and the face is covered with deep wrinkles - he looks like an old man.
<a i="6">Clothes.<a i="7"> At first, simple peasant clothes: a shirt, trousers, bast shoes or rough boots. Later, elements of partisan attire: a worn-out tunic, a quilted jacket, boots. Over time, the fabric becomes dirty, torn, burnt.
<a i="8">Fears.<a i="9"> He is afraid of not having time to save his loved ones, afraid of the cruelty of the punishers, afraid of his own helplessness. Most of all, he is tormented by guilt: it seems to him that he himself caused the tragedy.
<a i="10">Nationality.<a i="11"> Belarus.
<a i="12">Age.<a i="13"> About 16 years old.
<a i="14">Hobbies and interests.<a i="15"> In the beginning, he is drawn to "adult" life: he is looking for weapons, dreams of exploits, wants to prove that he is capable of more than just living in the village.
<a i="16">Who he wanted to become after the war. At first, he saw himself as a partisan, a hero. By the end, any dreams about the future disappear: the experience erases the very ability to make plans.