Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
The Prison Break
A young communist escapes imprisonment and returns to war-torn Budapest, determined to rejoin the revolutionary movement.
Key Events
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Prison Escape — Young communist escapes imprisonment Characters: A fiú
Location: Budapest Prison
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Return to Movement — Protagonist seeks reconnection with communist movement Characters: A fiú, Andi
Location: Budapest Streets
The Waiting Game
The protagonist is instructed to wait by communist leaders, creating internal conflict between his eagerness and the strategic need for patience.
Key Events
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Return to Movement — Protagonist seeks reconnection with communist movement Characters: A fiú, Andi
Location: Budapest Streets
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Party Meeting — Communist leaders instruct protagonist to wait Characters: A fiú, Dominus, Feola bácsi, Andi
Location: Secret Meeting Place
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Internal Conflict — Young communist struggles with patience vs action Characters: A fiú
Location: Budapest Ruins
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Observation Duty — Protagonist monitors political climate Characters: A fiú, öregasszony
Location: Budapest Streets
The Gathering Storm
As political tensions rise, the communists prepare for future action while navigating military presence and family obligations.
Key Events
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Family Gathering — Communist family discusses political situation Characters: Andi, Ágnes, Andi fivére
Location: Family Home
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Military Presence — Encounter with military authority Characters: A fiú, A zászlós
Location: Budapest Square
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Final Preparations — Communists prepare for future action Characters: A fiú, Dominus, Feola bácsi, Andi
Location: Safe House
The film take place in Budapest, in the end of The World War II, telling the story of a young Communist who escaped from prison. The boy tries to revitalise his contact with the movement, but he is told to be quiet and wait.
