“…Using a mixture of documentary material they shot themselves, historical material and half-scripted scenes, the filmmakers show a year in the life of the village of Bystré, in the Orlické mountains, a former textile region experiencing significant economic and demographic change. …”

“…The film includes historical material (chronicle and non-fiction footage) and staged moments, in which actors in masks play out historical episodes. …”

“…The SA collection is also a unique source of historical materials documenting a very significant period in the development of Soviet history when Soviet society was taking its first steps towards democracy by implementing the Glasnost’ (Openness) policy. …”