One Silver Piece

The story unfolds in the summer of 1944, where the war feels distant in the Slovak mountains. Borodác, the head of forest management, introduces a new employee, Martin Uher, to a team of eight woodcutters comprised of Czechs, Slovaks, and a Pole. Initially met with skepticism, Martin gradually earns the trust of his co-workers.

As tensions rise, Martin becomes romantically involved with Julika, the wife of the gamekeeper Tkác. This relationship complicates matters, especially when Tkác learns about Martin's past involvement with the Gestapo. To avoid being a traitor, Martin seeks refuge in the mountains while grappling with the moral dilemmas posed by his situation. The film delves into themes of loyalty and betrayal, set against the historical context of World War II.