On Distant Shores is a gripping war drama set in Italy during World War II. The movie follows the story of a Soviet soldier who becomes involved in the partisan resistance against fascism. As the war rages on, he must navigate the complexities of war and the challenges of being a foreign soldier fighting on distant shores.

The film tells the story of journalistic morality in an analytical way. In this sense, the journalist must have a clear conscience and morality. He must find the answer to the question: "What is the meaning of life and what have I been able to do for people?" The protagonist of the film, Zaur is a radio journalist. Throughout the plot, he seeks the answer to this question, but finds it difficult to find the answer, and the complex contrasts of life confuse him.