Sasha, a young janitor, notices a certain softness and kindness in an older janitor. In a small, secluded room, away from their colleagues, the two men waver between resisting and giving in to their feelings and desires, walking a tightrope between violent tendencies and a need for tenderness.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| AAlexandr BozhikCaretaker | Caretaker |
| VValery AndreevCaretaker | Caretaker |
| RRaisa VoloshchukCleaner in the café | Cleaner in the café |
| AAnatoly SidkoHead of Personnel | Head of Personnel |
| IIrina BelovaWaitress in the cafe | Waitress in the cafe |
| IIvan ProtorenkoCook | Cook |
 Olga ShkabarnyaWaitress; Head of the café (1952-1960) | Waitress; Head of the café (1952-1960) |
| VValery DudkinAssistant in the café | Assistant in the café |
 Victoria SkitskayaWaitress | Waitress |