On the eve of World War II, Major Benedek Zoltán is an embodiment of the service regulations in the army. He only discloses his feelings towards Anna, his brother's widow. An investigation is conducted in the regiment to identify Communists.

Miklós Gáboras Major Zoltán Benedek, "Mikádó"
Ádám Szirtesas Dobi, corporal
György Pálosas Captain Binder's aide
Éva Ruttkaias Anna
László Csákányias adjutant
Alfréd Deésy
Zoltán Makláryas Id. Benedek
Blanka Péchyas Id. Benedekné
Gyula Szabóas Mihály Vendlótzky