[2] The cast included Lojze Rozman, Bert Sotlar, Zlatko Šugman, Majda Potokar, Polde Bibič and Bogdan Lubej as the titular Peter.

[3] The story, set during WW II, is about three Partisans entrusted the job of safely taking three children to a liberated area, meeting German soldiers on the way.

[4] Dane and Lovro are two mine workers now turned soldiers, in the 2nd Sappers Company of a Partisan Brigade.

Their excitement turns to embarrassment when they realise that their job is to accompany three children and transport them safely to the liberated area.

A bond develops between the soldiers and the children, especially with the youngest, four-year-old Peter whose curiosity causes many tense and dangerous situations, thus requiring a constant attention by Dane and Lovro.