Vladimir is a young officer who settles in a small town. He falls for Maria, the pretty daughter of a widow from whom he rents a room. Neither are able to commit to each other until he is called away for active duty during the cold winter.

Director: Vladimir Basov

Writers: Alexander Pushkin (short story "Metel" from volume "Povest Belkina"), Vladimir Basov

Stars: Valentina Titova, Georgiy Martynyuk, Oleg Vidov