In the Ukrainian steppe, toward the end of World War II, the German and Romanian troops are retreating in the face of the unstoppable Red Army. A Romanian military unit has set up its headquarters in a deserted school. A visit of high-ranking Wehrmacht officers is suddenly announced. Hope is awakened: will they receive new orders? But disappointment comes quickly.
| Directing | Lucian Pintilie | Director |
| Writing | Lucian Pintilie | Screenplay |
| Writing | Vasile Voiculescu | Short Story |
| Camera | Silviu Stavilã | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Melania Oproiu | Editor |
