Cruelty is a 1959 movie that delves into the depths of human cruelty and the far-reaching consequences it has on individuals and society. The movie masterfully portrays the intricate web of events and emotions that surround acts of cruelty, unraveling the complex dynamics that drive such behavior. As the story unfolds, viewers are confronted with the harsh realities and moral dilemmas that arise from the characters' actions, ultimately prompting reflection on the nature of cruelty itself.

Three of them hunted a bear, but a man was accidentally killed instead. The investigation must determine which of the hunters is responsible for this death. However, there is also a judgment of conscience — the most difficult judgment, because a compromise with one's own conscience never leads to good...

The film takes place during the civil war. Tolya Dergach, having lost his parents, falls under the influence of bandits looking for hidden treasure in the ruins of the estate. The boy, of course, will understand his new friends — and together with old friends will help the security officers to neutralize criminals.

Rodka Gulyaev is a pupil of the Gumniskii rural secondary school. He on the bank of the river digs out the darkened old icon, and his grandmother Avdotya, an overbearing and cunning old woman, dissolves a rumor that the icon is miraculous, and her granddaughter is a saint.