The story of a boy who, driven by the search for his lost brother in the turmoil of WWII, joins a group of children in order to survive the chaos of post-war anarchy in the haunted forests of Lithuania.
Colorful life of 19th century Lithuanian country side, is what Jurgis experiences when he meets a book smuggler.
By miracle he avoided death and returns to the house where he was born. In the house now lives the love of his life. But the hope for happiness turns sour with a terrible discovery: his beloved is the daughter of his enemy.
A woman in her forties tries to find her own place in life, having experienced many personal trials.