The Soviet philosopher Evald Ilyenkov is trying to cleanse Marxism of ideological clichés, but is rebuffed by his colleagues and the Soviet authorities. The struggle for true philosophy turns into a tragedy for him and his loved ones.
- Director: Alexander Rozhkov
- Screenwriter: Alexander Rozhkov
- Cinematographer: Nikita Prokofiev
- Composer: Ivan Kirichenko
- Producer: Vsevolod Kovtun
- Editor: Petr Laden