The events take place in 1977. Katya, a Komsomol member and activist, travels to the military garrison of Solnechny after graduating from a pedagogical university in order to become a teacher there. However, she is unable to find a position, and the division commander, General Kuzin, nervously sends her back. He is facing major difficulties that could lead to his dismissal. His assistant, soldier Prikhodko, is eyeing the position of the general. But Katya doesn't want to leave. In response, Kuzin arranges for the persistent girl to be placed in the unit...