My Way Home

Seventeen-year-old Jóska is captured by the Soviet in the last days of World War II. He is posted to a soldier lad to help him guard the cowherd. Jóska tries to escape, Kolja keeps him from entering the mined area using his gun. Despite their opposed position and language barrier a friendly relationship is formed between them. They feast on the meat of the exploded cow together and chase girls when Kolja suddenly dies of a former injury. Jóska tries to get to the station dressed in his uniform. Some of the former POWs recognize him and thinking that he was a collaborate they beat him up thoroughly.