Hana Kuberová

Three loosely-connected tales that represent different aspects of love: temptation, dreams, and adventure.

The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement. There will be music and dancing, a beauty pageant and a raffle. The whole town will be in attendance. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.

Journalist learns about battle in a small village.