The heroic defense of the Brest Fortress against German fascist invaders on June 22, 1941, is the focus of the film. The story unfolds over the first days of the defense, highlighting three main resistance zones led by a regiment commander, a commissar, and the head of a frontier outpost. The narrative also explores the personal story of a 15-year-old boy, Sasha Akimov, who finds himself in the midst of war while struggling with his first love, Anya.
Fortress of War
A group of Soviet soldiers bravely resisted a fierce Nazi attack for nine days, holding a vital border outpost against overwhelming odds.
