The Return of Maxim

This film follows Maxim, who returns from exile in July 1914. As the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks vie for working-class representation in the Duma, Maxim leads a strike in response to the unjust firing of his colleagues. His efforts to rally the workers are met with violence from the traitor Platon Dymba, resulting in a severe injury for Maxim.

As the strike escalates, thousands of workers join the demonstration. However, the sudden news of World War I breaks, leading to Maxim's conscription. The narrative reveals the challenges faced by workers during a critical historical moment, making it a significant entry in the Maxim Trilogy.