The film made according to the successful novel with the same title written by Anton Baláž.
 
In 1949, the Iron Curtain divides Europe. The power of Stalinism grows in its east part. Shortly after the “winning February” a representative of interior decides to clear Bratislava from subversive and unreliable elements. After police control in love corners, all prostitutes are deported to the forced labour camp.  Their fates meet the fates of men in the camp.