The story begins on June 21, 1941, as German forces secretly assemble along the border of the Soviet Union. The film follows a group of young artillery officers who find themselves at the center of events from the very first hours of the war. After losing their weapons and escaping from German captivity, they take a stand against overwhelming enemy forces. The story continues through 1942–1943, where the main characters face even greater danger and increasingly dramatic trials.

Nikita Zverev
Виктор Суханов

Tatyana Arntgolts
Марина

Vladimir Sterzhakov
Пузанов

Boris Shcherbakov
Самойлов

Andrey Frolov
Саша Прохоров

Maksim Zausalin
Тёма Шальных

Aleksandr Ilyin Jr
Семен Ефимов

The Girl from Leningrad
The Girl from Leningrad

Two Thousand Women
Two Thousand Women

Red Sky, Black Snow
Red Sky, Black Snow

The Beginning of the Legend
The Beginning of the Legend

Escape to Athena
Escape to Athena

Farewell
Farewell

War for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes

The Crossing
The Crossing

The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers

Max Manus: Man of War
Max Manus: Man of War

Sven Tuuva the Hero
Sven Tuuva the Hero

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning