Easter Leave

Soldier Honza Marek comes home for his three-day Easter leave. His girlfriend, Marta Dolejšová, is in the meantime enjoying a walk in the fields with a friend Ivan. Marta's mother asks Honza in and makes him a cup of tea. In the meantime, the young man finds Ivan's photograph in the room, places a little bunch of violets on the table and leaves. Ivan is a student gifted with a great imagination and desire to study and feels lonely among the village youths. The village people treat him with caution. His mother, who is single and lives god knows where, left him with his aunt and uncle. Marta likes listening to Ivan, but considers him too young for herself. She does not want to lose Honza's love. Honza, now wearing a uniform, is very attractive for village girls. Marta attends the evening dance with Ivan and the sulking Honza purposely dances with Marta's rival, Lída. Pretty Marta is used to winning and does not want to lose either of her suitors. Honza will go back to his army service and she will definitely not want to be bored at home for another half a year. Thus, she alternately dates both Ivan and Honza, and light-heartedly promises to both that she will never meet the rival again. Finally, the afternoon before Honza's departure, Marta submits to Honza's loving urge. The sad Ivan finds their clothes in the meadow and realizes what had happened. The train is leaving and Marta, who just managed to run onto the platform, waves to Honza...