The action takes place in France in 1942. The Nazis herded people of different social classes and nationalities into a pre-trial detention cell, facing imminent death. One of them, Prince von Berg, receives the right to freedom. He renounces this right in the name of saving another person.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Igor Kashintsevkommersant | kommersant |
 Konstantin Kravinskypainter | painter |
 Vitali Ovanesovelectrician | electrician |
 Mikhail Filippovactor | actor |
 Grigoriy Lyampewaiter | waiter |
| RRoman Migunovboy | boy |
 Vladimir Ferapontovgypsy | gypsy |
 Georgi Taratorkingerman officer | german officer |
| AAleksandr Rogovinold jew | old jew |
 Mikhail Kozakovdoctor | doctor |
 Vsevolod Safonovprince von Berg | prince von Berg |
 Igor Yankovskyfrench police captain | french police captain |
 Nikolai Prokopovichprofessor | professor |
 Kirill KozakovNot listed | Not listed |