Trial on the Road

Set amidst the tumultuous landscape of World War II, this uncompromisingly Russian war tale delves into the intricacies of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. As the year 1942 unfolds, the plot follows a dedicated regiment of partisans who find themselves in an unexpected predicament - they have captured former Red Army lieutenant Lazarev, now attired in a German uniform. Once a proud defender of Mother Russia, Lazarev has become a Nazi collaborator, a decision he deeply regrets and seeks to rectify. The film explores the harrowing consequences of such choices as well as the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity, all set against the backdrop of a war that tests every individual's allegiance.