1925. There have been unrest in Western Belarus for four years now, there is a guerrilla war going on, and Soviet intelligence agents are working. And attempts by local residents to defend at least their own faith and church end in brutal suppression.

Valentina lives in a small village, works at the post office. A young woman does not formally take her work, she is always ready to help those who need it. Villagers love and respect Valya, and at the same time sympathize with her ...