In a small village outside Prague during 1945-46, 10-year-old Eda and his friend Tonda navigate their wild and unruly class, which is eventually taken over by a strict but fair teacher, Igor Hnidzo. Despite his discipline, Hnidzo has a weakness for young women.

The Elementary School
In a small Czech village struggling to rebuild after the war, two 10-year-old friends, Eda and Tonda, face a tough school year under the watchful eye of their strict new teacher, Igor Hnidzo.