One of the four feature films made by Larisa Shepitko, the director was one of the representatives of Soviet films in the 1960 and 1970s. Based on a true story, this film is about the struggle of an once famous female fighter pilot after the war. One of the four feature films made by Larisa Shepitko, the director was one of the representatives of Soviet films in the 1960 and 1970s. Based on a true story, this film is about the struggle of an once famous female fighter pilot after the war.