Captain Demin lost his family and health and, due to circumstances, was forced to cooperate with the German.
[4] In May and June of 1945, though Nazi Germany has surrendered, the aftermath of war lingers both in the mine-strewn fields and in people’s unsettled lives.
The mines are set to detonate soon, and Ohnesorg, driven by a sense of duty, offers to help with demining.
As they work together, the former enemies are forced to rely on each other in life-threatening situations, and a tenuous bond forms.
The film closes with scenes reflecting the transition from war to peace, set against a broadcast of the Victory Parade from Moscow’s Red Square.