[1] Filmed on location in Olechów, Poland, the film is about a man put in charge of the construction of a large chemical factory in his home town in the face of strong opposition from the townspeople who are concerned with their short-term needs.

[1] After discussions and dishonest negotiations, a decision is made as to where a large new chemical factory is to be built.

Stefan Bednarz (Franciszek Pieczka), an honest Party man, is put in charge of the construction.

Bednarz used to live in the small town where the factory is to be built, and his wife used to be a Party activist there.

Although he has unpleasant memories of the town, Bednarz sets out to build a place where people will be able to live well and work well.