A retired officer steps outside official channels to uncover the truth behind his friend's suspicious death.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Journey to the Coast
The Colonel and his wife travel to a seaside resort for a vacation. They reunite with a local police major, who appears visibly troubled by an urgent case he must finish before they meet again.
Key Events
Journey to Coastal Resort — Colonel and wife travel to a seaside resort town for vacation.
Location: Highway
Arrival and Settlement — The couple checks in and prepares for their stay.
Location: Resort Hotel
Reunion with Local Major — Colonel meets his friend, a local police major, for a casual catch-up.
Location: Local Cafe
Major Reveals Distress — Major expresses visible anxiety about an urgent police assignment he must complete.
Location: Local Cafe
Agreement to Reconvene — They plan to meet again the following day to discuss further.
Location: Street
The Fatal Night
The major leaves alone at night to pursue his assignment. He is struck by a speeding vehicle, leading to a sudden and shocking accident that changes everything.
Key Events
Agreement to Reconvene — They plan to meet again the following day to discuss further.
Location: Street
Major's Solo Night Mission — Major leaves alone at night to pursue his urgent case.
Location: City Streets
The Fatal Collision — Major is struck by a speeding car during his assignment.
Location: Dark Roadside
News of the Crash — Colonel receives shocking news about his friend's severe accident.
Location: Hotel Room
The Private Investigation
Upon learning of the crash, the Colonel decides to act as a private citizen. He collaborates with local authorities, examining the crime scene and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events.
Key Events
News of the Crash — Colonel receives shocking news about his friend's severe accident.
Location: Hotel Room
Decision to Intervene — Colonel resolves to act as a private citizen to uncover the truth.
Location: Hotel Balcony
Approach to Authorities — Colonel formally offers his assistance to the local criminal investigation unit.
Location: Police Station
Investigation Setup — Investigation team begins reviewing case files and initial reports.
Location: Investigation Office
Crime Scene Examination — Detailed forensic analysis of the crash site is conducted.
Location: Collision Site
Witness Interviews — Investigators question potential witnesses and traffic participants.
Location: Police Station
Suspicion of Murder — Evidence points toward intentional foul play rather than a mere accident.
Location: Office
Truth and Resolution
Evidence reveals the crash was not an accident but a deliberate act. The investigation culminates in exposing the perpetrators, bringing closure and prompting deep reflection on duty and loyalty.
Key Events
Suspicion of Murder — Evidence points toward intentional foul play rather than a mere accident.
Location: Office
Suspect Interrogations — Interrogations intensify as leads narrow down to specific suspects.
Location: Interrogation Room
Uncovering Hidden Motive — A hidden connection between the major's case and the crash is revealed.
Location: Office
Climactic Truth Exposure — The truth behind the deliberate hit-and-run is fully exposed.
Location: Police Station
Justice Served — Perpetrators are apprehended and the investigation concludes.
Location: Courthouse
Reflection on Duty — Colonel reflects on the blurred lines between official duty and personal loyalty.
Location: Home
Return to Normalcy — The couple resumes their vacation, carrying the weight of the resolved case.
Location: Resort
Story Breakdown
Vacation Setup — Establishes the peaceful beginning and the underlying tension of the major's workload.
Travel to Resort — Colonel and wife depart for a coastal getaway.
Friend Reunion — Casual meeting reveals the major's hidden anxiety.
Major's Crisis — The inciting incident that shatters the vacation atmosphere.
Urgent Case — Major prioritizes police duty over personal plans.
Fatal Collision — A speeding vehicle strikes the major during his mission.
Private Intervention — The protagonist crosses from civilian to investigator.
Decision to Act — Colonel vows to personally investigate the circumstances.
Official Collaboration — Formal request to assist the local criminal division.
Investigation Phase — Systematic gathering of evidence and witness accounts.
Scene Analysis — Forensic examination of the crash location.
Witness Interviews — Questioning locals and traffic participants for clues.
Uncovering Truth — The narrative shifts from accident to deliberate crime.
Murder Suspicion — Physical evidence contradicts the initial accident report.
Motive Discovery — Financial and case connections reveal the killer's intent.
Climactic Resolution — The final confrontation and legal closure of the case.
Final Confrontation — Suspects are cornered and forced to confess.
Case Closed — Justice is delivered and the investigation officially ends.
Personal Reflection — The emotional aftermath and thematic conclusion.
Duty vs Loyalty — Colonel contemplates the cost of stepping outside protocol.
Return to Peace — The couple resumes their vacation with a changed perspective.
Colonel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lukyanov, is going on vacation with his wife to a resort town, where his old friend, Major Alekseev, a local police officer, lives. When they meet, the old friends agree to catch up the next day, but Alekseev seems worried about something he needs to finish. That night, Alekseev goes on a mission alone, during which he is hit by a car. When Lukyanov hears about it, he offers his help to the local police as a private individual, feeling it is his duty to find out the circumstances of his friend's death. The colonel will have to determine whether it was a deliberate murder or an accident.
