A classic adaptation of Pushkin's story brings viewers back to a tale of honor, love, and difficult choices against the backdrop of the Pugachev uprising. At the center of this story is a young officer, Pyotr Grinyov, for whom service, love, and the concept of honor gradually cease to be mere words from books. His journey goes through personal trials and a historical turning point associated with the Pugachev uprising. The film is directed by Vladimir Kaplunovsky. It was made in 1958. The screening is dedicated to Pushkin Day.