The movie based upon the classical Slovene novel Martin Kačur depicts the clash between the teacher Martin Kačur and his conservative environment Due to his progressive ideas he is transferred to a small town The village environment is even more depressing than his former surroundings were as the influence of both the secular and the Church authorities is even greater in the country Even though Martin meets Tončka and the two of them get married he gradually becomes a disillusioned and embittered man In time when societys strictures become somewhat milder Martin is transferred to a more friendly environment but all the injustices he has experienced have already bitten too deep Unlike his wife Martin finds it very difficult to accept changes When his son dies it seems as though he has lost all his elan and the will to live Will he be able to go on bringing the light of knowledge to the ignorant masses or will his ideals be buried forever like a man in a snowdrift
