A participant in the war with the fascist regime a Soviet soldier Chigorin who bravely fought in Odessa decides to return to the black sea city and walk through the memorable places where a lot of blood of brave defenders was shed for every inch of land On the train a random companion of the man becomes Katya a charming young girl who asks Chigorin to tell about those events Going headfirst into the memories the former soldier begins his story in which there is a place for selflessness friendship mutual assistance love and heroism