The guard thwarts the convicts escape. Second escape, which failed becouse the convict has saved a guard from the river, turns their hatred into a deep friendship. The guard helps the convict during his new escape. The convict, obsessed with freedom, runs. The guard gives up in the last moment and kills him, realizing, however, that he has killed himself also. Producer: Avala Film Writer: Branimir Scepanovic Cinematographer: Aleksandar Petkovic Production design: Miodrag Hadzic Country of origin: Jugoslavija, Srbija Film editing: Mihailo Ilic Duration: 93 minutes System: Standard, black/white Premiere: 5.7.1969.