The plot of the two-part youth drama revolves around a tense confrontation between two informal groups. The film was shot in the city of Grodno, as well as at the Porechye railway station, where one scene shows a passenger train traveling on the Moscow — Druskininkai route. This film became the highest-grossing in the history of Belarusian cinema. In the first 15 months of its release in USSR cinemas, it was watched by 42 million viewers.

Filming locations:

Street

In the movie

Scene where The criminal group "Pack," led by a leader nicknamed "Arlekino," attacks a passerby walking his dog. They mock the young man's physical condition and threaten him. The victim picks up his dog and runs away in fear from the group.

In reality

The scene was filmed On Kalyuchinskaya Street in Grodno, one of the most picturesque and historic parts of the city. The events in the frame vividly highlight the contrast between the bright, almost idyllic atmosphere of the street and the dark essence of the criminal group. The street, with its cozy facades and majestic view of the Church of St. Francis Xavier, seems to embody tranquility and harmony. Yet here, amidst this elegance and history, a confrontation erupts, revealing a sharp dissonance between the beauty of the surrounding world and the gang's grim actions.

Central Department Store

In the movie

Scene where A group of young people exits the department store, where they are met by Arlekino and his gang. They interrogate the characters, carefully inspecting them (especially valuable items like a player). A girl who clearly knows Arlekino asks to stop this confrontation.

In reality

The scene was filmed Near the Central Department Store of Grodno, located on Sovetskaya Street. The Central Department Store is not only a shopping destination but also a symbol of the era, connecting modernity with the spirit of Soviet times. Currently, there is still a shopping center there, but without the face control in the form of street gangs.

Railway tracks

In the movie

Scene where After the scuffle, with a sense of confidence and victory, the gang walks animatedly along the railway tracks into the distance. Laughter and songs fill the surrounding space, and talk of new crimes and plans instills even more inspiration in their hearts.

In reality

The scene was filmed On the section between Kaplitsa and Polessky Park stations, near the villages of Putrishki and Malaya Kaplitsa. In the distance, the tall buildings of the chemical enterprise "Azot" can be seen. Kaplitsa and Polessky Park stations are important transport hubs, despite their distance from large cities. At Kaplitsa, one often encounters passengers traveling deep into the region or to work, while Polessky Park serves as a starting point for many heading towards the production association "Azot."